Roll of Honor
Incident
Sergeant Charles Stegemann was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance on North B Street near Two Mile Creek at 7:30 am.
Sergeant Stegemann and several officers from the Hamilton Police Department were surrounding the suspect's home and preparing to enter the front steps when the suspect opened the front door and began firing with a shotgun. Sergeant Stegemann was killed instantly, and another officer was wounded. The other members of the arrest team returned fire on the suspect, hitting him twice and killing him.
Sergeant Stegemann had served with the Hamilton Police Department for eight years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and daughter.
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- April 2, 2026
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Desk Sergeant Stegemann gave the Hamilton Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hamilton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Desk Sergeant Stegemann.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Desk Sergeant Charles J. Stegemann 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 OH, 572 of 991 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 57.7% of this state's fallen. That is 3.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Hamilton Police Department, 7 of 7 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 J. Stegemann's cause is highlighted.
How Charles J. Stegemann Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles J. Stegemann is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles J. Stegemann was killed by gun; unknown type.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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