Patrolman Charles McKinley, Verona Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania

Patrolman Charles McKinley

Verona Borough Police Department, Pennsylvania

End of Watch Thursday, February 4, 1954

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Charles McKinley

Patrolman Charles McKinley was shot and killed from ambush when he went to a residence on Penn Street to investigate a domestic disturbance. A man had came home drunk and was arguing with his wife. The man shot Officer McKinley in the chest from a hiding place on a stair landing as the officer was walking upstairs to talk with him. The suspect then shot and killed himself.

Patrolman McKinley was a United States Army veteran of WWI had served with the Verona Police Department for 22 years. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 62
Tour 22 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle; .30-.30
Offender Committed suicide

Ambush, domestic, fatal funnel

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Officer McKinley,
On today, the 70th 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 during World War I. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 4, 2024