Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Charles McIntosh was shot and stabbed while he and an employee from the Maine Central Railroad were chasing two burglary suspects behind a house in the 1400 block of Washington Avenue in Portland. The suspects suddenly turned and opened fire, killing the railroad employee and wounding Patrolman McIntosh twice. Patrolman McIntosh attempted to return fire but his weapon malfunctioned. He then charged the two suspects and knocked one to the ground with his baton. The second suspect then stabbed him in the stomach. Patrolman McIntosh was taken to a nearby house where he died approximately 15 minutes later. The suspects were apprehended a short time later following a second shootout with officers, deputy sheriffs, and armed civilians. Both were convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison. Patrolman McIntosh had served with the Portland Police Department for 1.5 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three sons.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
You barely got started.
Patrolman McIntosh gave the Portland Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Portland community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman McIntosh.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Charles E. McIntosh 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 ME, 43 of 102 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 42.2% of this state's fallen. That is 12 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Portland Police Department, 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 E. McIntosh's cause is highlighted.
How Charles E. McIntosh Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles E. McIntosh is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles E. McIntosh was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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