Roll of Honor
Charles L. Reed
Incident
Agent Chuck Reed was shot and killed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, during an undercover drug purchase. Agent Reed was sitting in his vehicle when the suspect opened fire on him. Despite being wounded, he was able to return fire and killed the suspect. The incident was recorded by a body wire that Agent Reed was wearing as part of the operation. Agent Reed had served with the United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation for 16 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three sons.
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- August 2, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Special Agent Reed gave the United States Department of Justice 16 years.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Agent Reed.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Special Agent Charles L. Reed 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 DC, 754 of 1,418 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.2% of this state's fallen. That is 53.2 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At United States Department of Justice - Federal Bureau of Investigation, 37 of 89 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 41.6% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles L. Reed's cause is highlighted.
How Charles L. Reed Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles L. Reed is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles L. Reed was killed by handgun.
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