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Charles Thomas Knox Jr., a 31-year-old male police officer of the Philadelphia Police Department, tragically lost his life on August 30, 1992. Officer Knox was shot and killed during a robbery in progress at a Roy Rogers restaurant located at 1401 Snyder Avenue. When Officer Knox entered the restaurant, he encountered a suspect holding a gun to the manager's head. He ordered the suspect to drop the weapon, but instead, the suspect lunged at him. During the ensuing struggle, another suspect emerg ...Read More
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Charles Thomas Knox, Jr.
Male
White / Caucasian
Philadelphia
PA
1992-08-30
31
Charles
Thomas Knox Jr.
11/09/2025
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Did anyone read about the incredible composure and bravery demonstrated by Officer Knox during that ... ...Read More
12/24/2024
12/24/2024
Hey everyone,
I’ve been thinking about how tough it must have been for the manager at that Roy ... ...Read More
06/02/2024
I’ve been thinking about how tough it must have been for the manager at that Roy ... ...Read More
06/02/2024
I've been reading up on the case of Officer Charles Thomas Knox Jr., and I'm struck by the bravery h... ...Read More
09/24/2023
09/24/2023
