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Patrolman Charles Alvin Snider, a dedicated officer with the Charleston Police Department, tragically lost his life on March 2, 1979, at the age of 53. On that fateful day, Patrolman Snider was attempting to arrest a shoplifting suspect in a parking lot behind the Gloria Theater on George Street. The incident began when the manager of Kress and Co. at 281 King Street reported that a man had stolen earrings and hair grease valued at less than $15. The manager tried to apprehend the suspect in the ...Read More
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Charles Alvin Snider
Male
White / Caucasian
Charleston
SC
1979-03-02
53
Charles
Snider
11/17/2025
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Hey everyone, I’ve been reading through the details of Patrolman Charles Alvin Snider’s case, an... ...Read More
12/29/2024
12/29/2024
So sad to read about what happened to Patrolman Charles Alvin Snider. Something that has been on my ... ...Read More
07/25/2023
07/25/2023
This incident has really stuck with me, particularly when considering Patrolman Snider’s impressiv... ...Read More
01/31/2023
01/31/2023
