Police Officer Charles W. Sieger
Detroit Police Department
Michigan
End of Watch: Wednesday, April 11, 1917

Biographical Info
Age: 39
Tour of Duty: 9 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Wednesday, April 11, 1917
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Sieger was shot and killed while attempting to assist a detective making an arrest. During the struggle the detective suffered a fractured skull. Officer Sieger continued to struggle with the suspect but lost control of his weapon after three females came to the suspect's aid. The suspect gained control of the weapon and shot Officer Sieger to death.

Officer Sieger had served with the Detroit Police Department for 9 years and was survived by his wife and son.