ROMULUS, N.Y. — A New York state correctional officer died after suffering a medical emergency while on duty at Five Points Correctional Facility.
Charles C. Hall Jr., 54, died on Jan. 21 while working at the maximum-security prison in Romulus, New York, according to state officials. Hall had served as a New York State correctional officer since 2018 and spent most of his career at Five Points, where he was assigned to the Crisis Intervention Unit.
The New York State Correctional Officers & Police Benevolent Association also issued a statement honoring Hall and acknowledging the efforts of his fellow officers.
“Charlie, 54, an eight-year veteran of DOCCS, passed away tragically while on duty at Five Points Correctional Facility,” NYSCOPBA said. “In those critical moments, Charlie’s fellow officers immediately rendered life-saving measures, doing everything possible to save him. Despite their courageous efforts, Charlie passed away.”
The union described Hall as “dedicated to his profession, fiercely loyal to his co-workers and friends,” adding that his loss is deeply felt throughout the statewide corrections community.
State leaders and colleagues remembered Hall as a dedicated public servant who brought the same sense of duty to corrections that had defined his earlier military service. Before joining the Department of Corrections and Community Supervision, Hall served in the United States Marine Corps, earning a Navy/Marine Corps Combat Action Ribbon among other medals.
“In true Marine fashion, Charlie died with his boots on, while on duty protecting the citizens of New York,” his family said in his obituary.
Hall was known among coworkers as a trusted and well-respected officer who valued the camaraderie of the job. His obituary described him as quick-witted and generous, someone who used humor to put others at ease and never hesitated to help when someone needed it.
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul ordered flags on all state government buildings to be flown at half-staff on Feb. 7, the day of Hall’s services, in his honor.
“I am deeply grateful to Correction Officer Charlie Hall for his service and selfless dedication to maintaining the security of New York’s correctional facilities and protecting others from harm,” Hochul said in a statement. “Today I join Officer Hall’s loved ones and fellow correction officers in honoring his life and commitment to service.”
Hall is survived by his wife, Jennifer, daughter Lauren, 18, and son Andrew, 10. He is also survived by three sisters and nine nieces and nephews.
