Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Charles Musick was killed when a vehicle operated by an intoxicated driver struck his motorcycle. Patrolman Musick was returning to headquarters when his motorcycle was struck at the corner of Poplar Avenue and Tillman Street. He was killed instantly. The driver was arrested and charged with second-degree murder, DWI, and reckless driving. Patrolman Musick served with the Memphis Police Department for less than two years.
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You barely got started.
Patrolman Musick gave the Memphis Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Memphis community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Musick.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Charles C. Musick 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 TN, 498 of 769 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 64.8% of this state's fallen. That is 64.8 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Memphis Police Department, 53 of 94 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 56.4% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles C. Musick's cause is highlighted.
How Charles C. Musick Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles C. Musick is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles C. Musick was killed by automobile.
Incident Location
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