United States Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service - Prohibition Unit, U.S. Government
End of Watch Sunday, June 25, 1922
Add to My HeroesCharles O. Sterner
Federal Prohibition Agent Charles Sterner was shot and killed while serving a search warrant in St. Louis, Missouri.
He and several agents were searching the Sharpshooters Park and Club when a shot was fired from one of the buildings, striking Agent Sterner. He was rushed to a hospital where he died seven days later.
No suspects were ever identified in his killing.
Agent Sterner was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 35
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Missouri
- Incident Date Sunday, June 18, 1922
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Never identified
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsAgent Sterner,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country.
R.I.P.
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