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Champe, Charles

Champe, Charles

Rank: Police Officer

Serial Number:20393

Division: Air Support Division

Date Killed: Thursday, June 13, 1991

Cause of Death: Helicopter Crash

Bio: Officer Champe and Officer Gary Howe were killed when their police helicopter crashed into a parking lot and burst into flames. The helicopter's engine failed while the officers were on routine patrol.

Officer Champe had been with the Department for 17 years and was survived by his wife.