Roll of Honor
Charles Burvel Graves
Incident
Location: Alabama Incident Date: Thursday, November 17, 1932 Weapon: Gun; Unknown type Offender: Not available
Special Officer Charles Graves succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained the previous day several miles south of Calera, Alabama, while attempting to arrest several hobos.
He was shot once in the chest and in one leg. He was transported to St. Vincent's Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds early the next morning.
Officer Graves had served with the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Police for 14 years. He had previously served with the Cullman Police Department and as the elected sheriff of Cullman County.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, and three daughters.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Special Officer Graves gave the Louisville and Nashville Railroad Police Department 14 years.
Thank you for your service to the Louisville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Officer Graves.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Special Officer Charles Burvel Graves 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 KY, 755 of 983 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 76.8% of this state's fallen. That is 22.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Louisville and Nashville Railroad Police Department, 10 of 15 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles Burvel Graves's cause is highlighted.
How Charles Burvel Graves Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles Burvel Graves is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles Burvel Graves was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
14 officers from Louisville and Nashville Railroad Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
