Wright County Sheriff's Office, Minnesota
End of Watch: Wednesday, October 29, 1884
Age: 35
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: October 19, 1884
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 5 years
Constable Charles Washburn succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained 10 days earlier as he and his deputy attempted to arrest a man for domestic assault. Despite being wounded, Constable Washburn was able to return fire and wounded the suspect.
The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to death. He was granted a new trial, convicted of second degree manslaughter and sentenced to 5 years hard labor.
Constable Washburn was survived by his wife.