Roll of Honor
Incident
Detective Charles Hefner was shot and killed when he and another detective responded to a domestic disturbance in which the male subject was armed with a revolver. When the detectives confronted the man, he attempted to shoot the other detective, and a struggle ensued. The man and the officers fell into the kitchen, and the suspect's revolver discharged. The round struck Detective Hefner in the throat. The other detective continued to struggle with the suspect, and the weapon was fired again. The second round struck the suspect and instantly killed him. Detective Hefner was transported to Lima St. Rita's Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries 27 days later. Detective Hefner had served with the Lima Police Department for 9 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, parents, and brothers.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Hefner gave the Lima Police Department 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lima community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Hefner.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Detective Charles E. Hefner is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In OH, 572 of 991 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 57.7% of this state's fallen. That is 57.7 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Lima Police Department, 5 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles E. Hefner's cause is highlighted.
How Charles E. Hefner Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles E. Hefner is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles E. Hefner was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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