Roll of Honor
Incident
Police Officer Charles Whites succumbed to injuries sustained on February 25th, 2018, while directing traffic around the scene of fatal accident on I-35 near Round Rock Avenue.
A vehicle being operated by a drunk driver struck him, causing him to suffer severe injuries. Officer Whites was transported to a local hospital where he remained in grave condition until succumbing to his injuries on April 27th, 2018.
The driver who struck him was initially charged with intoxication assault.
Officer Whites had served with the Round Rock Police Department for 19 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and stepson.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Whites gave the Round Rock Police Department 19 years.
Thank you for your service to the Round Rock community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Whites.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Police Officer Charles M. Whites, Jr. 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 TX, 1,463 of 2,421 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.4% of this state's fallen. That is 6.2 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Round Rock Police Department, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles M. Whites, Jr.'s cause is highlighted.
How Charles M. Whites, Jr. Compares
Offender Outcome
Charged
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles M. Whites, Jr. is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles M. Whites, Jr. was killed by automobile; alcohol involved.
Incident Location
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