Patrol Officer Charles Humphrey

Patrol Officer Charles Humphrey | Harrisburg Police Bureau, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg Police Bureau, Pennsylvania
Patrol Officer Charles Humphrey

Harrisburg Police Bureau, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Friday, September 6, 1907

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Charles Humphrey

Officer Charles Humphrey succumbed to injuries received three days earlier when he was knocked over by a heifer that had gotten loose from a slaughterhouse at about 2:30 p.m.

Officer Humphrey was attempting to get citizens out of the way of the heifer on Market Street near the Pennsylvania Railroad Station when he was hit. He suffered a skull fracture from hitting the ground.

Officer Humphrey was a U.S Army veteran and had served with the Harrisburg Police Bureau for 12 years. He was survived by his wife and daughter.

Bio

  • Age 52
  • Tour 12 years
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Animal related
  • Incident Date Tuesday, September 3, 1907

humane enforcement

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Officer Humphrey,
On today, the 118th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 6, 2025

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