Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Thursday, August 13, 1908
Add to My HeroesCharles L. Stewart
Railroad Detective Charles Stewart was shot and killed while patrolling the railroad's train yard in Amarillo, Texas.
A person who was hiding in a boxcar shot Detective Stewart in the head as he approached the train, killing him instantly.
Detective Stewart had served with the ATSF Railroad Police for 15 months.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 1 year, 3 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Texas
- Weapon Handgun; .45 caliber
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
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Rabbi Lewis S. Davis
December 8, 2021
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