U.S. Army · United States 
Raymond Munson
1940
Raymond Leslie Munson served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Patrolman Raymond Munson succumbed to gunshot wound sustained the previous day while attempting to arrest a local constable for drunk driving near the intersection of Washington Street and Patrick Street. As he and another officer were placing the suspect in the patrol car he bolted and ran. As Patrolman Munson pursued, the suspect turned and shot him once in the abdomen. Despite being shot Patrolman Munson continued to pursue the suspect and subdued him. Patrolman Munson died at the hospital the next day. The suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 5 to 18 years in prison May 18, 1941. He was killed in an automobile accident several years after being released. Patrolman Munson was Michigan Army National Guard veteran and had served with the Charleston Police Department for 14 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Charleston Police Department
Patrolman
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