Roll of Honor
Incident
Night Policeman Charles Brockman was shot and killed while chasing a murder suspect in downtown Fort Collins. While on his beat he came across a stabbing victim. As Policeman Brockman pursued the suspect the man pulled out a pistol and shot him. The 30-year-old suspect was later apprehended, convicted of murder, and sentenced to death. In 1916 he received a new trial, was again convicted of murder, but sentenced to life. He died in prison on August 18, 1950.
Survivors
Policeman Brockman was survived by his wife and daughter.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Night Policeman Brockman served with the Fort Collins Police Services.
Thank you for your service to the Fort Collins community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Night Policeman Brockman.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Night Policeman Charles E. Brockman 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 CO, 235 of 360 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 65.3% of this state's fallen. That is 11.1 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Fort Collins Police Services, 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 E. Brockman's cause is highlighted.
How Charles E. Brockman Compares
Offender Outcome
Died in prison
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles E. Brockman is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles E. Brockman was killed by handgun.
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