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Policeman Charles J. Sheer | Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania
Philadelphia Police Department, Pennsylvania

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: 144

Incident Details

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.