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Incident
Sheriff Charles Miller was shot and killed while responding to a shooting call where a man had just murdered three neighbors who were being loud during a party. When Sheriff Miller arrived at the scene in East Tawas, he encountered the man in a garage and was shot. The suspect later turned himself in and stated the party was disturbing his sleep. He pled guilty to four counts of murder and was sentenced to life in prison. He died in prison on June 12, 1958. Sheriff Miller was a United States World War I veteran and had been elected sheriff four years earlier. He was survived by his wife and three sons. His wife was appointed sheriff after his death.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three sons.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Sheriff Miller gave the Iosco County Sheriff's Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Tawas City community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Military Service
Charles C. Miller served in the the United States military before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Charles is the only officer of Iosco County Sheriff's Department remembered here.
Charles is one of 415 officers killed feloniously in MI, 59% of the 703 remembered there.
Charles is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Charles is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1934, 2 officers in MI were killed feloniously, the 55th heaviest of 124 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 14.
In 1934, 178 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 16th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1934, 179 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 21st heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Charles had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Charles had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Charles had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 9.2% of these deaths in MI; December holds the most, 12.3%. Sundays: 16.6%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Iosco County Sheriff's Department. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 59% of all 703 deaths in MI, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 6.3% of these deaths.
Military Service
Charles C. Miller served in the United States military before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 4-W
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