Deputy Sheriff Charley Ross

Deputy Sheriff Charley Ross

Washington County Sheriff's Office, Ohio

End of Watch Monday, October 6, 1947

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Charley Ross

Deputy Sheriff Charley Ross was shot and mortally wounded when he and another deputy responded to a domestic disturbance call at a residence in Little Hocking.

When Deputy Ross knocked on the front door, a man opened it and shot him. The other deputy took him to the hospital where he died the next day.

The suspect surrendered to the sheriff the next day. He was charged with Deputy Ross' murder, and on November 12, 1947, the suspect, 58, was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to life.

Deputy Ross was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

  • Age 48
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Incident Date Sunday, October 5, 1947
  • Weapon Shotgun
  • Offender Sentenced to life

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NEVER FORGET! On behalf of the Ohio Attorneys General Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation, we honor the dedicated service and ultimate sacrifice of Deputy Sheriff Charley Ross of the Washington County Sheriff's Office, Ohio and the additional 73 American Peace Officers who have paid the ultimate sacrifice on this date in history.

Superintendent Joe Morbitzer
Ohio Attorney General, Bureau of Criminal Investigation

October 6, 2023

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