Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Charles Swinney was shot and killed on Knox Street near Buena Vista Street while patrolling the area's business district.
A struggle ensued when he confronted two suspicious men and one of the men shot him. Despite being mortally wounded, Officer Swinney was able to identify the suspects before dying. Both suspects were arrested. One was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to five years.
Officer Swinney was survived by his wife.
Survivors
Officer Swinney was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Swinney served with the Dallas Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Dallas community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Swinney.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Officer Charles S. Swinney 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 TX, 1,461 of 2,422 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.3% of this state's fallen. That is 60.3 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Dallas Police Department, 55 of 95 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 57.9% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles S. Swinney's cause is highlighted.
How Charles S. Swinney Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles S. Swinney is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles S. Swinney was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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