City Marshal Charles H. Keeler, The Dalles Police Department, Oregon

City Marshal Charles H. Keeler

The Dalles Police Department, Oregon

End of Watch Thursday, September 5, 1867

Charles H. Keeler

Marshal Keeler was shot and killed after arresting a soldier from the Army's 23rd Infantry for disorderly conduct. While escorting the suspect to jail Marshal Keeler and a deputy were approached by a group of soldiers who demanded his release. When Marshal Keeler refused to release the soldier he was shot and killed.

Marshal Keeler was survived by his wife and child.

Bio

Age 36
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle
Offender Not available

Most Recent Reflection

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It was a pleasure taking a road trip to the Dalles in July, 2011 to learn your history, to walk the streets you walked and visit your resting place. You did not deserve to be senselessly and selfishly murdered. You were an honorable man ans your family is proud to be your descendants. Rest in peace, others will take watch from here.

JEREMY A HANSON
Great-great-great Grandson

June 6, 2018