Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Charles Washington was shot and killed by a 69 year-old man he had instructed to go home earlier in the evening. The suspect instead returned with several guns and shot and killed Patrolman Washington. The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life in prison November 24, 1958. Patrolman Washington had served for just over one year.
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Tributes
You barely got started.
Patrolman Washington gave the Ardmore Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Ardmore community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Washington.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Charles Washington is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In OK, 403 of 582 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 69.2% of this state's fallen. That is 15 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Ardmore Police Department, 5 of 7 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 71.4% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles Washington's cause is highlighted.
How Charles Washington Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles Washington is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles Washington was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
6 officers from Ardmore Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
