Patrolman Charles Weir Crankshaw, Atlanta Police Department, Georgia

Patrolman Charles Weir Crankshaw

Atlanta Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch Sunday, February 2, 1930

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Charles Weir Crankshaw

Patrolman Charles Crankshaw was shot and killed when he and another officer attempted to search a subject suspected of carrying a concealed weapon in a store. When the officers attempted to stop the subject he drew a gun and fired, striking Patrolman Crankshaw three times.

The other officer shot and fatally wounded the suspect as he fled form the scene. The suspect ran to a nearby hospital where he died from his wounds. It was later discovered that he was a convict who had escaped from the Confederate Soldiers Home in Atlanta where he had been assigned to special duty.

Patrolman Crankshaw had served with the Atlanta Police Department for four years. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 32
Tour 4 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .32 caliber
Offender Shot and killed

escapee, weapons violation

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Patrolman Crankshaw,
On today, the 95th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Atlanta. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 2, 2025