"Heroes Live Forever"--the story of Alexandria (VA) Police Cpl. Charlie Hill

A hostage-taker shot two Virginia police officers--they both died, four years apart

McLean, VA (August 6, 2024) - On March 22, 1989, a hostage-taker high on drugs shot two Alexandria (VA) police officers. Corporal Charlie Hill, a highly respected 13-year police veteran, was killed. His partner, Officer Andy Chelchowski was severely injured. Officer Chelchowski returned to the job he loved, but he never fully recovered from the physical and emotional pain that resulted from the shooting and the loss of his partner. Four years after the incident Officer Chelchowski died by suicide. But there was more to the story. In 2010, 21 years after his father’s death, Robert Hill was sworn in as a member of the Alexandria Sheriff’s Office, and now serves with the Alexandria Police Department. He wanted to follow in his father’s footsteps and carry on his proud tradition of law enforcement service. Charlie Hill could receive no greater honor.

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