Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Charles Glafcke was shot and killed by a vagrant on the city's south side while waiting for a patrol wagon to arrive. The suspect was captured after a three hour chase in the winter snow. The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to death. On June 24, 1931, he was executed by electrocution. Patrolman Glafcke had served with the Michigan City Police Department for 20 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his four children.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
20 years. You could have gone home.
Patrolman Glafcke gave the Michigan City Police Department 20 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Michigan City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Glafcke.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Charles L. Glafcke 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 IN, 311 of 503 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.8% of this state's fallen. That is 7.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Michigan City Police Department, 3 of 3 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 L. Glafcke's cause is highlighted.
How Charles L. Glafcke Compares
Offender Outcome
Executed in 1931
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles L. Glafcke is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles L. Glafcke was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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