Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
End of Watch: Monday, December 10, 1928
Age: 47
Tour of Duty: 20 years
Badge Number: 144
Cause of Death: Struck by streetcar
Date of Incident: December 10, 1928
Weapon Used: Train
Suspect Info: Not available
Policeman Charles Sheer was killed when he was crushed by a trolley while directing traffic at 9th and Walnut streets.
Policeman Sheer had served with the Philadelphia Police Department for 20 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.