Detective Charles H. Miller

Detective Charles H. Miller

Pere Marquette Railway Police Department, Railroad Police

End of Watch Sunday, May 30, 1915

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Charles H. Miller

Detective Charles Miller was shot and killed in the railroad's Rougemare railroad yards near Dearborn, Michigan.

He and another detective were attempting to arrest a group of men who were stealing from freight cars when the men opened fire, striking Detective Miller in the abdomen. He was taken to a hospital in Detroit where he succumbed to his injuries.

Detective Miller was survived by his wife.

Bio

  • Age 40
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Location Michigan
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Not available

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Det. Miller,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 30, 2025

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