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Charles Doyle

Case from New-orleans, LA dated Oct 25, 1902

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Charles Doyle

Male

New-orleans

LA

1902-10-25

Charles

Doyle

06/25/2026

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In the autumn of 1902, New Orleans Patrolman Charles Doyle was a dedicated officer serving his city. A husband and father to two children, his life was irrevocably altered one October day. While on duty, he responded to a disturbance near the intersection of Melpomene and St. Charles Streets, where he attempted to arrest a man causing trouble. In the ensuing struggle, the suspect managed to gain control of Doyle's own service revolver and tragically, shot the officer with his own weapon.

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