Private Charles L. Stewart
Pennsylvania State Police
Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Friday, July 18, 1930

Biographical Info
Age: 22
Tour of Duty: 1 year
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, July 18, 1930
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed by Pvt. Stewart

Private Stewart was shot and killed during a sting operation against the "Black Hand Society". After a blackmail threat, $10,000 was placed in a decoy box. Private Stewart approached a passerby for questioning. The stranger pulled a gun and fired three shots at him. Private Stewart was able to return fire, killing the suspect.

Private Stewart had been with the agency for 13 months and was survived by his parents and two brothers.