U.S. Marine Corps · United States 
Charles Ross
1964
Charles M. Ross served the U.S. Marine Corps.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Patrolman Charles Ross was shot to death with his own service weapon during a scuffle with two 19-year-old youths he was attempting to arrest for public drunkenness on Bissell Avenue and 9th Street in Richmond. Both suspects were convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 5 years to life on July 23, 1964. Patrolman Ross was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had served with the Richmond Police Department for three years. He was survived by his wife, son, infant daughter, parents, three bothers, and a sister. One of his brothers served with the Los Angeles Police Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, infant daughter, parents, three bothers, and a sister.
Service Record
U.S. Marine Corps
Also Served
Richmond Police Department
Patrolman
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