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Charles Miller

Case from Salem, OH dated Apr 08, 1908

Victim Details

Charles Miller

Male

White / Caucasian

Salem

OH

1908-04-08

36

Charles

Miller

07/05/2026

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Policeman Charles Miller, aged 36, was shot and killed on April 8, 1908, while attempting to arrest a burglary suspect at the Pennsylvania Railroad depot in Salem, Ohio. Miller and another officer had gone to the train station to apprehend a member of a gang of four burglars. Upon locating the suspect in one of the passenger cars, Miller placed him under arrest. However, as they disembarked from the train, the suspect pulled a pistol from his pocket and shot Miller twice in the chest at point bl ...
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  • Policeman Charles Miller, Salem Police Department, Ohio
  • Officer Charles Miller, age 36 - National Gun Violence Memorial
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    It's truly haunting to think about the case of Policeman Charles Miller and how his life was tragica... ...Read More
    05/28/2024
    I've been thinking about the bravery it took for Officer Miller to confront the suspect at the train... ...Read More
    03/31/2024
    Has anyone else thought about how devastating this must have been for Officer Miller's wife? They ha... ...Read More
    02/06/2024
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