Charles E. Vincent
1874-1942
Officer Charles Vincent was originally from London, England and became a citizen in 1902 in Seattle. In 1918 he was living in Portland and employed as a musician.
Appointed to the Bureau on July 5, 1918 at the age of 44, he was assigned to foot patrol downtown and was the primary officer for the Public Auditorium area (now called the Keller Auditorium).
The Incident
Vincent was on foot patrol just after midnight on Tuesday morning, March 17, 1942 when he was struck by an automobile at the corner of SW 6th Avenue and Washington Street. He was taken to St. Vincent’s hospital where he died from multiple injuries five days later. The driver was initially booked for driving while intoxicated and the charge of homicide was added later. His passenger was charged with being drunk in an automobile.
Officer Vincent was 68 and survived by his wife who he married in 1918 - the month after becoming a patrol officer.
Appointed to the Bureau on July 5, 1918 at the age of 44, he was assigned to foot patrol downtown and was the primary officer for the Public Auditorium area (now called the Keller Auditorium).
The Incident
Vincent was on foot patrol just after midnight on Tuesday morning, March 17, 1942 when he was struck by an automobile at the corner of SW 6th Avenue and Washington Street. He was taken to St. Vincent’s hospital where he died from multiple injuries five days later. The driver was initially booked for driving while intoxicated and the charge of homicide was added later. His passenger was charged with being drunk in an automobile.
Officer Vincent was 68 and survived by his wife who he married in 1918 - the month after becoming a patrol officer.