Officer Charles Willis Wright, Jr., DeKalb County Police Department, Georgia

Officer Charles Willis Wright, Jr.

DeKalb County Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch Wednesday, December 22, 1948

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Charles Willis Wright, Jr.

Officer Charles Wright succumbed to injuries sustained five days earlier when his vehicle crashed during a high-speed pursuit of a whiskey bootlegger on Briarcliff Road.

The suspect's vehicle also crashed at the same location. The driver fled on foot but was apprehended a short time later.

Officer Wright was a U.S Army veteran of World war I and was survived by his expectant wife, son, and brother. His brother also served with the police department.

Bio

Age 26
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Incident Details

Cause Vehicle pursuit
Incident Date Friday, December 17, 1948
Weapon Automobile
Offender Not available

vehicle pursuit

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My father, I wish I could have known you during my lifetime. I needed a Dad that would teach me the things I needed to know during my life. Your life ended way too soon but from what I have known of you, your life was lived to the fullest. I try to live my life that way also but within the limits set by my Lord God Almighty.
I WISH I COULD HAVE KNOWN YOU.

ps. I know you never beat Truman at golf,,,but I DID.

Charles Willis Wright III
Son

January 21, 2025