Corporal Charles Ferdinand Vorbusch, Gretna Police Department, Louisiana

Corporal Charles Ferdinand Vorbusch

Gretna Police Department, Louisiana

End of Watch Wednesday, September 1, 1915

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Charles Ferdinand Vorbusch

Corporal Vorbusch was shot and killed when he and his partner told a person to move along for violation a city ordinance prohibiting loitering in front of saloons. The subject suddenly produced a handgun and opened fire, striking Corporal Vorbusch three times. The suspect, charged with manslaughter, was tried and acquitted.

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Age 24
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Acquitted

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Cpl. Vorbusch,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Gretna. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 1, 2025