Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Thompson succumbed to wounds received one month earlier when he was stabbed while trying to arrest a drunk man. The suspect was causing a disturbance in a grocery store on James Street when Patrolman Thompson attempted to arrest him. The suspect fled into an alley and stabbed Patrolman Thompson in the shoulder. The suspect was apprehended.
Patrolman Thompson was assigned to the 4th Precinct, the present day 5th Precinct.
No passage of time can ever erase your service and sacrifice. Rest in peace always.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo Delaware State Police (Retired) December 1st, 2020
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Patrolman Thompson served with the New York Metropolitan Police Force.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Charles Thompson 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 NY, 754 of 2,147 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 35.1% of this state's fallen. That is 19.1 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At New York Metropolitan Police Force, 18 of 22 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 81.8% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles Thompson's cause is highlighted.
How Charles Thompson Compares
Offender Outcome
Apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles Thompson is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles Thompson was killed by edged weapon; knife.
Incident Location
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