Roll of Honor
Incident
Officer Charles York was shot and killed as he and his partner attempted to arrest a suspect on forged check charges in a rooming house at 6 South Geary Street in Oklahoma City. The suspect fired three shots, one of which struck Officer York in the chest. Officer York's partner returned fire, killing the suspect. Officer York served with the Oklahoma City Police Department for 11 years and also served as a commercial detective for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and daughter.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer York gave the Oklahoma City Police Department 14 years.
Thank you for your service to the Oklahoma City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer York.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Officer Charles York 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 OK, 403 of 582 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 69.2% of this state's fallen. That is 15 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Oklahoma City Police Dept., 20 of 33 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.6% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles York's cause is highlighted.
How Charles York Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles York is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles York was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
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