Roll of Honor
Incident
Corporal Vorbusch was shot and killed when he and his partner told a person to move along for violation a city ordinance prohibiting loitering in front of saloons. The subject suddenly produced a handgun and opened fire, striking Corporal Vorbusch three times. The suspect, charged with manslaughter, was tried and acquitted.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Corporal Vorbusch served with the Gretna Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Gretna community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Corporal Vorbusch.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
Corporal Charles Ferdinand Vorbusch 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 LA, 364 of 595 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.2% of this state's fallen. That is 7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles Ferdinand Vorbusch's cause is highlighted.
How Charles Ferdinand Vorbusch Compares
Offender Outcome
Acquitted
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles Ferdinand Vorbusch is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles Ferdinand Vorbusch was killed by handgun.