Roll of Honor
Incident
Night Watchman Charles Keller was shot and killed when he told a group of men to stop making so much noise. One of the men produced a handgun and shot Watchman Keller in the abdomen. Despite being mortally wounded he was able to return fire and seriously wounded the suspect who died three days later.
Watchman Keller had served with the Chino Police Department for five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Night Watchman Keller gave the Chino Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Chino community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Night Watchman Keller.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Night Watchman Charles W. Keller is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In CA, 974 of 1,837 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53% of this state's fallen. That is 1.2 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Chino Police Department, 3 of 3 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles W. Keller's cause is highlighted.
How Charles W. Keller Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles W. Keller is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles W. Keller was killed by handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
2 officers from Chino Police Department are honored on badge.nw.
