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Charles Collis

Case from Springfield, OH dated Mar 06, 1904

Victim Details

Charles B. Collis

Male

White / Caucasian

Springfield

OH

1904-03-06

45

Charles

Collis

07/03/2026

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Charles B. Collis, a 45-year-old male police officer in Springfield, Ohio, died on March 6, 1904. He was the first officer in Springfield to be killed in the line of duty. On the day of his death, Collis was approached by Richard Dixon, an African American resident of Springfield, who requested assistance in retrieving personal effects from his ex-girlfriend, Anna. During the encounter, Dixon allegedly shot Collis, leading to his death the following day.

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  • Patrolman Charles B. Collis, Springfield Police Department, Ohio
  • Charles Bennett Collis (1859-1904) - Mémorial Find a Grave
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