Charles Morris

Death by Force

Trooper Charles Eugene 'Gene' Morris, a dedicated officer with the Virginia State Police, tragically lost his life on March 2, 1962, at the age of 30. Trooper Morris was assisting deputies in Patrick County, near Stuart, Virginia, at the scene of a domestic disturbance. The incident occurred approximately half a mile north of the North Carolina line. During the attempt to make an arrest, the suspect opened fire with a 20-gauge shotgun, striking Trooper Morris twice. Despite the immediate efforts ...Read More