Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Hutton was shot and killed with his own service weapon by a subject he was struggling with.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Hutton served with the Welch Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Welch community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Hutton.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Officer Charles C. Hutton is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In WV, 169 of 232 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 72.8% of this state's fallen. That is 18.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Welch Police Department, 2 of 2 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 C. Hutton's cause is highlighted.
How Charles C. Hutton Compares
Offender Outcome
Not available
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles C. Hutton is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles C. Hutton was killed by officer's handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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