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Patrolman Charles Tune was accidentally shot and killed by a fellow officer while a group of officers talked about different hijackers they had heard about.
As one of the officers enacted the story his .44 caliber pistol discharged and struck Patrolman Tune in the chest.
Patrolman Tune had served with the Gainesville Police Department for eight years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Tune gave the Gainesville Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Gainesville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Tune.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Gainesville Police Department has lost 4 officers; 2 of them lost to accidents.
Charles is one of 657 officers lost to accidents in TX, 27.1% of the 2,422 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 1935, 11 officers in TX were lost to accidents, the 5th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1994, with 14.
In 1935, 99 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 8th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1935, 107 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Charles was 54. Of the 626 lost to accidents in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 46; the middle age was 36. Charles had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Charles was 54. 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 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Charles was 54. 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 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 7.9% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 11.7%. Wednesdays: 16.1%.
January holds 7.7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
January holds 8.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 4 deaths at Gainesville Police Department, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 27.1% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Gainesville Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Charles among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 58-W
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