Patrolman Jeremy T. Charron was 24 when he was killed in the line of duty on August 24, 1997, during a routine check on a suspicious vehicle near a local business in Epsom, New Hampshire. Around 5:00 AM he approached the parked car and found two men sleeping inside. As he spoke with one of the men, identified as Gordon Perry, that man pulled out a gun and shot Officer Charron. The other occupant, Kevin Paul, was also involved in the incident.

Gordon Perry was convicted of capital murder for Officer Charron’s death and sentenced to life without parole. Kevin Paul was later found guilty of hindering apprehension and received a 15 to 30 year sentence; he was initially released on parole and has since violated parole multiple times and remains incarcerated. Officer Charron’s killing was a profound loss for the Epsom community.

If anyone knew Officer Charron or was in the Epsom area that morning, please share what you remember.