Charles Bruce
1933
Charles Marrion Bruce.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Night Chief Charles Bruce was shot and killed after interrupting a burglary at a local gas station. After informing the owner of the station, he returned to the location and found several men in front of the business. They opened fire on him, fatally wounding him. The suspects were later shot and killed by a posse. Chief Bruce was a United States Army WWI veteran.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, three sons, and a daughter.
Service Record
Also Served
McPherson Police Department
Night Police Chief
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