Patrolman Charles W. Lind
Cincinnati Police Division
Ohio

End of Watch: Sunday, July 5, 1908
Cause: Struck by streetcar

Biographical Info
Age: 52
Tour of Duty: 22 years
Badge Number: Not available

Patrolman Charles Lind was struck and killed by a streetcar in front of the District Six station house. He was working desk duty when he informed his sergeant he was stepping outside to take a break shortly after midnight.

As he looked at his watch he failed to see an approaching streetcar and was fatally struck.

Patrolman Henry Deering was struck and killed by a streetcar in the same spot on March 24, 1902.

Patrolman Lind had served with the agency for 22 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.

 
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