Police Officer Charles G. Bratton

Police Officer Charles G. Bratton | Burlingame Police Department, Kansas Police Officer Charles G. Bratton | Burlingame Police Department, Kansas
Burlingame Police Department, Kansas
Police Officer Charles G. Bratton | Burlingame Police Department, Kansas
Police Officer Charles G. Bratton | Burlingame Police Department, Kansas
Police Officer Charles G. Bratton

Burlingame Police Department, Kansas

End of Watch Friday, November 27, 1874

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Charles G. Bratton

Police Officer Charles Bratton succumbed to stab wounds sustained five days earlier while assisting the city marshal arrest a man for abusing his wife.

The officers were escorting the man to jail when he suddenly pulled out a 10-inch butcher knife and stabbed Officer Bratton twice. The suspect was arrested and charged with murder.

Officer Bratton was survived by his parents, sister, and two brothers.

Bio

  • Age 26
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Stabbed
  • Incident Date Sunday, November 22, 1874
  • Weapon Edged weapon; Knife
  • Offender Charged with murder

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Officer Bratton,
On today, the 150th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Burlingame.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

November 27, 2024

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