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Charles D. Potter
- Jul. 22, 1921 -
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Resided: |
NY, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Jul. 22, 1921 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male |
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Dept: | New York City Police Dept. - NY
1 Police Plaza New York, NY
10038 USA (646)610-5000 |
County: | New York |
Dept. Type: | Municiple/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Patrolman |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Accident - Police |
Agency URL: | Click Here
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Badge: | 6264 |
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
No Info
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Location: |
NY
USA
Fri. Jul. 22, 1921
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Summary: |
Patrolman Potter drowned while rescuing his daughter and nephew from drowning.
Patrolman Potter was off-duty and in civilian cloths at West Creak in Babylon, Suffolk County, when he heard his daughter and nephew, who were swimming the the creak, scream for help.
Patrolman Potter entered the water. His nephew was able to swim to the shore on his own, but Patrolman Potter's daughter needed assistance. Patrolman Potter grabbed hold of his daughter and began to move back to the shore. As he moved closer to the shore, he stepped into a hole and was unable to free himself. The water was above his head, so he held his daughter above the water so she could breath. She called out for help and two citizen jumped in the help. They were able to bring Patrolman Potter's daughter to safety, but Patrolman Potter Drowned.
Patrolman Potter was assigned to the 27th Precinct and was survived by his daughter.p
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