Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Manzel was shot and killed by a suspect while investigating a clothing store burglary. Just as he was about to go off duty, Officer Manzel discovered a burglary at a clothing store on 25th Street. During his investigation, he stopped two suspects on the street. While Officer Manzel questioned the two suspects, one of them produced a gun and shot him in the back of the head. One suspect was arrested and charged with murder. He was acquitted of murder and sentenced to one to 20 years for burglary. Officer Charles Manzel was working his first shift after returning from a three-year absence to assist in the war effort.
Survivors
He served a total of eight years and was survived by three children.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Manzel gave the Ogden Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Ogden community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Manzel.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Charles Manzel 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 UT, 84 of 138 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.9% of this state's fallen. That is 60.9 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Ogden Police Department, 9 of 10 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 90% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles Manzel's cause is highlighted.
How Charles Manzel Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles Manzel is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles Manzel was killed by gun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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