Charles Ackerly
1956
Charles H. Ackerly Jr..
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Patrolman Charles Ackerly was shot and killed at about 5:00 am after stopping a vehicle in front of 1429 Weaver Street that had just run a red light at the intersection of Heathcote Road and Palmer Avenue. The driver of the vehicle shot Patrolman Ackerly five times when he approached the vehicle, killing him. The suspect fled the scene but was located the following evening. He was shot and killed by officers as he attempted to flee the scene. Patrolman Ackerly was a veteran of the WWII and the Korean War.
Survivors
He had served with the Scarsdale Police Department for eight years and was survived by his wife and daughter.
Service Record
Also Served
Scarsdale Police Department
Patrolman
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