Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrol Officer Charles Lee was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a drunk driver in a parking lot at the intersection of S. Lombard Street and Second Street. The suspect was sentenced to death but later had his sentenced reduced to life in prison. The suspect died in prison of a drug overdose. Officer Lee, a U.S. Air Force veteran, had served with the Clayton Police Department for more than two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, and 8-month-old daughter.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Patrol Officer Lee gave the Clayton Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Clayton community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Charles Hubert Lee served in the U.S. Air Force before joining law enforcement.
Patrol Officer Charles Hubert Lee 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 97,759 officers honored here.
In NC, 385 of 664 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 58% of this state's fallen. That is 58 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Clayton Police Department, 3 of 3 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 Hubert Lee's cause is highlighted.
How Charles Hubert Lee Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles Hubert Lee is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles Hubert Lee was killed by gun.
Incident Location
Military Service
Charles Hubert Lee served in the U.S. Air Force before joining law enforcement.
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Others Who Wore This Badge
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