Columbus Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Saturday, May 22, 1920
Add to My HeroesJames W. Stokes
Police Officer James Stokes and Police Officer Charles Harvey were shot and killed while attempting to arrest a suspected liquor runner at the corner of 5th Avenue and 16th Street.
The suspect produced a handgun and shot both officers. Officer Harvey died at the scene and Officer Stokes died of his wounds two days later.
The suspect fled the scene but was arrested a few days later. He was sentenced to death for the murders and later executed.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Thursday, May 20, 1920
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Executed
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Police Officer Charles B. Harvey
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EOW: May 20, 1920
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsOfficer Stokes,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Columbus.
R.I.P.
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