Pere Marquette Railway Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Sunday, May 30, 1915
Add to My HeroesCharles 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
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsDetective Miller, I thank you for your service in helping to protect one of America's greatest assets, it's railroads. You are truly a hero.
Though it does not say here, we can only hope and pray that your murderers faced true justice, if not in this life, then in the next.
God Bless and may your eternal Rest be ever Peaceful, Brother.
Ptl. Jim Leahy, Jr.
Harvard University Police Department
July 12, 2018
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