| Policeman Charles J. Sheer Philadelphia Police Department Pennsylvania End of Watch: Monday, December 10, 1928 Biographical Info Age: 47 Tour of Duty: 20 years Badge Number: Not available Incident Details Cause of Death: Struck by vehicle Date of Incident: Monday, December 10, 1928 Weapon Used: Train Suspect Info: Not available Policeman Sheer was killed when he was crushed by a trolley while directing traffic at 9th and Walnut streets. Policeman Sheer was a 20-year veteran of the force. He was survived by his wife and three children. |