Officer Charles Armour died after being hit by a car.
| Thursday, June 16, 2011
In a Jan. 11, 2010 photo provided by the Detroit Police, officer Charles Armour is shown. Armour died Saturday night, June 11, 2011 at a hospital where he was being treated for injuries from a June 5 incident where he was hit by a car, police Sgt. Eren Stephens told The Detroit News. Armour, who had about 16 years on the force, was struck while on foot patrol in the Greektown entertainment district. Saddam Mohsin, 30, of Buffalo, N.Y., faces charges including assault with intent to commit murder and reckless driving. The charges against Mohsin could be upgraded now that Armour has died. (AP Photo/Detroit Police)
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LANSING, Mich. — Michigan Gov. Rick Snyder has ordered U.S. flags throughout the state to be lowered to half-staff Friday in honor of a Detroit police officer who died after being hit by a car.
Officer Charles Armour’s funeral is scheduled for Friday at Greater Grace Temple in Detroit.
Armour was patrolling on foot in the Greektown entertainment district June 5 when he was hit. Armour was believed to be on the mend but died unexpectedly Saturday.
Snyder says Armour’s service and dedication won’t be forgotten. He offered his condolences to Armour’s family, friends and fellow police officers.
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