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Chaney Boles - Jan. 01, 1943 -
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Resided:
IN, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Jan. 01, 1943
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 49 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Marion Police Dept.
IN
USA
Dept. Type:
Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Officer
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
On The Job:
18 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
IN
USA
Fri. Jan. 01, 1943
Summary:
Officer Chaney Boles was shot and killed after he and his partner investigated a burglary at a tavern on South Branson Street at 4:40 am. The officers were on patrol when they observed the door to the tavern open. They went inside to investigate and Officer Boles saw a suspect crouching by the kitchen door. When he told the man to put his hands up the suspect opened fire, striking Officer Boles above the eye. Officer Boles was transported to Marion General Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds a short time later. All three suspects fled the scene but were apprehended a short time later.
Officer Boles had served with the Marion Police Department for 18 years.p
