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Case Description
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On July 15, 1978, Charles D. Burdsall, a 29-year-old Caucasian male police officer with the Cincinnati Police Department, was shot and killed while on duty. Officer Burdsall, a Vietnam veteran, had served with the Cincinnati Police Division for over five years. He was known for his dedication and bravery, having been recognized for his investigative skills and aggressive patrol techniques.
The tragic incident occurred when Officer Burdsall stopped a vehicle he suspected of being involved ...Read More
The tragic incident occurred when Officer Burdsall stopped a vehicle he suspected of being involved ...Read More
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Charles D. Burdsall
Male
White / Caucasian
Cincinnati
OH
1978-07-15
29
Charles
Burdsall
12/04/2025
Forum Posts (3)
I’ve been thinking a lot about the role David Mellon played in the events surrounding Officer Burd... ...Read More
01/28/2025
01/28/2025
I've been thinking a lot about the young man, David Mellon, who was with Officer Burdsall that day. ... ...Read More
11/09/2024
11/09/2024
I was reading about Officer Charles D. Burdsall's case today and couldn't help but think about the b... ...Read More
04/19/2023
04/19/2023
