Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Monday, April 10, 1922
Add to My HeroesEarl Shull
Railroad Policeman Earl Shull died after he fell from train No. 97 four miles west of Breman, Indiana.
He was riding the train to Chicago to guard its cargo. His body was found between the two sets of tracks several hours later by the crew of another train. Investigators initially believed that he had been attacked and thrown from the train by tramps but his death was ultimately ruled accidental.
Policeman Shull had served with the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Police Department for one year. He was survived by his wife, three children, and two brothers.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by train
- Location Indiana
Most Recent Reflection
View all 2 ReflectionsOfficer Shull,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer.
R.I.P.
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