Sergeant Charles Lanny Bridges, Covington Police Department, Tennessee

Sergeant Charles Lanny Bridges

Covington Police Department, Tennessee

End of Watch Thursday, August 14, 1997

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Charles Lanny Bridges

Sergeant Charles Bridges was killed and another officer was wounded when they were shot after responding to a possible suicide call at approximately 0800 hours. Upon their arrival they knocked on the door and shots were fired from a window. A passerby and her dog were also shot and wounded.

The suspect committed suicide after barricading himself in the home for several hours.

Bio

Age 50
Tour 25 years
Badge 313

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Committed suicide

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Sgt. Bridges,
On today, the 25th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Covington. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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