Charles Brown
1946
Charles W. Brown.
How He Died
Manner
Accident
Cause
Multiple traumatic injuries
What Happened
Officer Charles Brown was killed when his semi-automatic handgun fell out of his pocket in a store on 68th Street near Greenway Avenue, and discharged. He was taken to Pennsylvania Hospital where he succumbed to his injuries eight days later. Officer Brown had served with the agency for three years, interrupted by service in the United States Navy in World War II.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two children.
Service Record
Also Served
Philadelphia Police Department
Policeman
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