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- Dec. 22, 1948 -
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Dekalb County Police Dept. GA Patch
Resided: GA, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Dec. 22, 1948
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male / 26 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept: DeKalb County Police Dept. - GA
1960 West Exchange Place  
Tucker, GA   30084   USA
(770)724-7440
County: DeKalb
Dept. Type: County/Police
Hero's Rank: Officer
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Crash
Weapon Class: Vehicle
Agency URL: Click Here
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: GA   USA   Wed. Dec. 22, 1948
Summary: 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 survived by his expectant wife, son, and brother. His brother also served with the police department.

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