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Charles Thompson

Case from Gastonia, NC dated Aug 08, 2015

Victim Details

Charles Dean Thompson (retired)

Male

White / Caucasian

Gastonia

NC

2015-08-08

65

Charles

Thompson

07/03/2026

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Charles Dean Thompson, a 65-year-old white male from Gastonia, North Carolina, passed away on August 8, 2015, at his residence. Born on March 11, 1950, in Mecklenburg County, he was the son of the late Robert Lee Thompson and Mable Gibson. Charles was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran who served during the Vietnam War. After his military service, he joined the Gaston County Police Department, from which he retired in 1995. Following his retirement, he contributed to the community as a substitute teach ...
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  • WNCN: ‘He just killed my Dad’: 911 calls reveal moments before NC shootout
  • charlotteobserver: 2 killed in Gaston County shootings
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    Has anyone else noticed how dedicated Charles was to his community even after his official retiremen... ...Read More
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    I came across this case, and it's been on my mind a lot. It's so terrible to learn that Charles Dean... ...Read More
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