Grand Rapids Police Department, Michigan
End of Watch Monday, June 7, 1920
Add to My HeroesCharles Irving DeYoung
Patrolman DeYoung was killed when his motorcycle was stuck head on by a truck. Patrolman DeYoung was on his was to traffic court at the time of the accident.
Patrolman DeYoung was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 22
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Motorcycle crash
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