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Night Watchman Charles W. Keller | Chino Police Department, California
Chino Police Department, California

Night Watchman

Charles W. Keller

Chino Police Department, California

End of Watch: Sunday, August 13, 1916

Biographical Info

Age: 47
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: August 13, 1916
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Night Watchman Charles Keller was shot and killed when he told a group of men to stop making so much noise. One of the men produced a handgun and shot Watchman Keller in the abdomen. Despite being mortally wounded he was able to return fire and seriously wounded the suspect who died three days later.

Watchman Keller had served with the Chino Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife and two children.