End of Watch – May 27, 1906
On Sunday May 27, 1906, A group of children had gathered at the intersection of Stevens Avenue and 24th Street where they were watching a downed electrical wire arc on the street.
Officer Charles Channels had the children leave the area and then attempted to swing the wire over a fence until to secure the scene until an electrician could be called to repair the wire. As he was doing so, the wire swung back towards him and came in contact with his left hand. Officer Channels was killed instantly.
Officer Channels was 38 years old and had served with the Minneapolis Police Department for five years and was assigned to the Fifth Precinct. He was survived by his wife.