St. Charles Police Department, Kentucky
End of Watch: Saturday, December 24, 1910
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: 5 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 24, 1910
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Town Marshal A.H. Hamby was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man causing a disturbance in a company store.
During the arrest, the man produced a handgun and opened fire. Despite being mortally wounded, Marshal Hamby was able to return fire and killed the suspect.
Marshal Hamby had served with the St. Charles Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife, five children, mother, and six siblings.