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Charles Sterner

Case from Saint-louis, MO dated Jun 25, 1922

Victim Details

Atf Charles Sterner

Male

White / Caucasian

Saint-louis

MO

1922-06-25

35

Charles

Sterner

07/07/2026

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In the summer of 1922, the life of 35-year-old Charles O. Sterner, a male Prohibition Agent, was cut tragically short in St. Louis, Missouri. On June 25th, Sterner, along with local law enforcement, was investigating the illegal production of moonshine on the grounds of the Sharpshooters Park & Club. As they conducted their search, an unknown assailant opened fire from a nearby building, striking Sterner and inflicting a serious wound.

Despite being rushed to a local hospital for medical ...
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