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 4 ReflectionsDet. 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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