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U.S. Army · United States 
Charles Elwood Wasmer
1977
Charles Elwood Wasmer served the U.S. Army for 3 years. Charles served in the Vietnam War and the Cold War.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Officer Wasmer was shot and killed while investigating a hit-and-run accident at 2100 hours. During the investigation the woman's husband appeared and shot Officer Wasmer in the face and chest. Officer Wasmer was able to return fire and strike the suspect. It is believed the man was seeking revenge on Officer Wasmer because he had previously arrested the man for DUI.
Survivors
Officer Wasmer had been with the agency for two years and was survived by his wife and two children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
1960 – 1962
Conflicts
Vietnam War
Cold War
Also Served
Bosque Farms Police Department
Officer
In Our Keeping
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Record added
August 2, 2026
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