Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Morris was shot and killed with his own service weapon while struggling with two men he surprised behind a drug store. Both, 23 and 29, were apprehended later the same night. They were charged with murder and conspiracy to commit burglary. On December 7, 1972, the 29-year-old was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life. The other man was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 5 years to life. Officer Morris had served with the agency for 3 years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Morris gave the Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the people of California. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Morris.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Officer Charles W. Morris 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 97,756 officers honored here.
In CA, 974 of 1,837 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53% of this state's fallen. That is 53 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety, 2 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 40% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles W. Morris's cause is highlighted.
How Charles W. Morris Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles W. Morris is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles W. Morris was killed by officer's handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
4 officers from Sunnyvale Department of Public Safety are honored on badge.nw.
