Houston Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Wednesday, February 23, 1983
Add to My HeroesCharles Robert Coates, II
Officer Charles Coates succumbed to injuries sustained almost one year earlier when he was struck by a vehicle while investigating an accident in the 12600 block of Memorial Drive at about 8:30 pm.
Officer Coates had served with the Houston Police Department for six years. He was survived by his wife and child.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour 6 years
- Badge 1415
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by vehicle
- Incident Date Sunday, May 2, 1982
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