Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Jones was shot and killed while attempting to break up a crap game at 13th street and Rodman Street. Despite being mortally wounded he was able to return fire and wound the suspect who shot him and seriously wound the suspect's brother. Both were charged with murder. On October 21, 1920, the gunman, 30, was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 16 years. Officer Jones had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for two years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Jones gave the Philadelphia Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Philadelphia community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Jones.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Charles B. Jones 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 PA, 597 of 1,261 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 47.3% of this state's fallen. That is 47.3 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Philadelphia Police Department, 162 of 378 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 42.9% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles B. Jones's cause is highlighted.
How Charles B. Jones Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles B. Jones is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles B. Jones was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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