In memory of
Charles Burvel Graves
1932
- Their country
- United States of America
- Killed that day
- November 18, 1932, aged 52
Their life
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.
Survived by
He was survived by his wife, son, and three daughters.
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