Hampden County Sheriff's Office, Massachusetts
End of Watch Wednesday, February 22, 1989
Add to My HeroesAnthony Acosta
Correctional Officer Anthony Acosta was accidentally shot and killed while returning his service revolver to a gun locker at the old Hampden County House of Correction on York Street in Springfield.
He was returning to the gun to the locker following visiting hours when it was accidentally discharged. The round struck him in the face, killing him.
Officer Acosta had served with the Hampden County Sheriff's Office for two years.
Bio
- Age 22
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Most Recent Reflection
View all 14 ReflectionsCan't believe it's 36 yrs you were taken from us
Miss our jokes and kidding around.
You were a good soul.
Miss you.
RIP Brother.
Denise
Fellow Officer and friend.
February 22, 2025
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