SGT. CHARLES EICHORST
Star # 1364 20th District
End of Watch 4 August 1965

Sgt. Charles Eichorst responded to a “robbery in progress” call. Upon arrival, Sgt. Eichorst observed a robber fleeing the store. Sgt. Eichorst immediately placed the offender under arrest. While searching the robber, a second robber exited the store. The second robber approached the brave sergeant from behind and shot him several times. Sgt. Eichorst died from his injuries.