Deputy Sheriff Charles Edwards
Gila County Sheriff's Office
Arizona
End of Watch: Friday, January 10, 1908

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, January 10, 1908
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Deputy Edwards was killed in an ambush.

Deputy Edwards was returning to his home in the Tonto Creek area from Roosevelt where he had just testified in a trial. About twelve miles north of Roosevelt, Edwards was ambushed. Shots were fired from a concealed spot, hitting him in the breast, arm, and side. Another shot was fired into his left eye at close range.

During the investigation, a rancher and his two sons were arrested. Bad blood existed between the deputy and the family because he had previously arrested the sons. Charges were later dropped due to insufficient evidence.

Deputy Edwards was survived by his wife, Fannie.