Roll of Honor
Charles J. Bokinskie
Incident
Patrol Officer Charles Bokinskie and Patrol Officer Louis Dixon were shot and killed while attempting to stop a truck loaded with marijuana six miles south of Parker Lake Canyon, Arizona. During the ensuing pursuit, the suspect opened fire on the officers. Both officers returned fire, wounding the suspect. The suspect vehicle suddenly stopped causing Officer Dixon to apply the brakes. The patrol vehicle slid next to the suspect's vehicle and came to a stop. The suspect opened fire on the officers, striking Officer Bokinskie in the patrol car, causing him to drop his shotgun out of the window. The suspect picked up the shotgun and continued to exchange shots with Officer Dixon, fatally wounding him. The suspect was also shot several times and died a short time later after crashing his vehicle into a ravine while attempting to flee the scene. Officer Bokinskie served with the United States Department of the Treasury - United States Customs Service and had previously served with the Federal Air Marshal Service.
Survivors
He was survived by his fiancee.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrol Officer Bokinskie gave the United States Department of the Treasury 4 years.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrol Officer Bokinskie.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrol Officer Charles J. Bokinskie 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 DC, 754 of 1,419 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.1% of this state's fallen. That is 1.1 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At United States Department of the Treasury - United States Customs Service, 47 of 94 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles J. Bokinskie's cause is highlighted.
How Charles J. Bokinskie Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles J. Bokinskie is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles J. Bokinskie was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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