Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Charles Busby was killed when his police motorcycle was struck by a drunk driver on Marietta Boulevard, NW. The impact threw Officer Busby 459 feet. The driver was arrested on suspicion of murder, speeding, and drunk driving. They were convicted but only served seven years of the sentence. Officer Busby had served with the agency for nearly three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Busby gave the Atlanta Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Atlanta community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Busby.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Officer Charles J. Busby 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 GA, 548 of 903 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.7% of this state's fallen. That is 6.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Atlanta Police Department, 58 of 88 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 65.9% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles J. Busby's cause is highlighted.
How Charles J. Busby Compares
Offender Outcome
Convicted; served 7 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles J. Busby is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles J. Busby was killed by automobile; alcohol involved.
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