Clay County Sheriff's Office, Nebraska
End of Watch Wednesday, September 16, 1914
Add to My HeroesCharles Sanderson
Sheriff Sanderson was shot and killed while investigating a murder near Harvard, Nebraska. While on the scene he was informed that a subject was walking nearby. When the subject ignored Sheriff Sanderson's orders to stop the Sheriff fired a warning shot in the air. As he did so, the man turned and shot Sheriff Sanderson. The man fled but later committed suicide as he was cornered by a posse.
Sheriff Sanderson was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 36
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Committed suicide
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsSheriff Sanderson,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Clay County.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
September 16, 2024
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