Patrolman Charles Benjamin Tune, Gainesville Police Department, Texas

Patrolman Charles Benjamin Tune

Gainesville Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Wednesday, January 23, 1935

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Charles Benjamin Tune

Patrolman Charles Tune was accidentally shot and killed by a fellow officer while a group of officers talked about different hijackers they had heard about.

As one of the officers enacted the story his .44 caliber pistol discharged and struck Patrolman Tune in the chest.

Patrolman Tune had served with the Gainesville Police Department for eight years.

Bio

Age 54
Tour 8 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)

accidental discharge

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Patrolman Tune,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Gainesville.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

January 23, 2025