Police Officer Charles J. Stewart, Detroit Police Department, Michigan

Police Officer Charles J. Stewart

Detroit Police Department, Michigan

End of Watch Saturday, September 16, 1899

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Charles J. Stewart

Police Officer Charles Stewart was struck and killed by an electric streetcar at the intersection of Jefferson Avenue and Orleans Street while on bicycle patrol at 8:25 pm.

He was waiting for another officer at the intersection when the accident occurred.

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

Bio

Age 29
Tour 6 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Struck by streetcar

bike patrol

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Officer Stewart,
On today, the 125th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Detroit.

BPA Mike Casey
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September 16, 2024

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