Cocoa Beach Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Wednesday, September 5, 1990
Add to My HeroesCharles Blackburn Autry
Police Officer Charles Autry suffered a fatal heart attack while participating in the department's mandatory physical fitness program.
He was completing a 3-mile walk when he suffered a major heart attack. He was transported to a local hospital where he was pronounced dead.
Officer Autry had served with the Cocoa Beach Police Department for 18 years. He was survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age 61
- Tour 18 years
- Badge 26
Incident Details
- Cause Heart attack
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsChick, you were my friend. We worked together at RC and had lots of laughs talking about the Bozo days. I remembered when you shared about Donna - and how that has inspired me ever since. Amen, and Amen to a man among men.
Gary Bock
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March 28, 2025
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