Police Officer Charles J. Stewart
Detroit Police Department
Michigan
End of Watch: Saturday, September 16, 1899

Biographical Info
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Struck by streetcar
Date of Incident: Saturday, September 16, 1899
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available

Officer Stewart was struck and killed by an electric streetcar at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Orleans Street while on bicycle patrol. He was waiting for another officer at the intersection when the accident occurred at 2025 hours.

Officer Stewart had served with the Detroit Police Department for 6 years and was survived by his wife and 3-year-old child.