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Patrolman Charles Robbins was accidentally shot and killed by a state trooper who was struggling with a suspect. The trooper struck the suspect on the shoulder with his service weapon. The impact caused the weapon to discharge and the round struck Patrolman Robbins. Patrolman Robbins had served with the Berryville Police Department for nine years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Robbins gave the Berryville Police Department 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Berryville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Robbins.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Charles is the only officer of Berryville Police Department remembered here.
Charles is one of 92 officers lost to accidents in AR, 24.7% of the 372 remembered there.
Charles is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Charles is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1967, 1 officer in AR was lost to accidents, the 23rd heaviest of 55 years on record. The heaviest was 1998, with 7.
In 1967, 73 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 38th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1967, 92 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 34th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Charles was 39. Of the 87 lost to accidents in AR whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 50.5; the middle age was 39. Charles had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Charles was 39. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. Charles had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Charles was 39. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Charles had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 13% of these deaths in AR, more than any other month. Saturdays: 19.6%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Saturdays: 14.9%.
July holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 14.7%.
How
Accident deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Berryville Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 24.7% of all 372 deaths in AR, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 2.2% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 0.5% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 0.4% of these deaths.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 32-E
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