Monroe County Sheriff's Office, Tennessee
End of Watch Thursday, April 21, 1892
Add to My HeroesCharles E. "Charlie" Ray
Deputy Ray was shot and killed as he and other deputies attempted to arrest two brothers wanted for a murder that occurred the previous month.
The county sheriff and the deputies had surrounded the suspects and just as they began to approach the house, the suspects opened fire, striking Deputy Ray in the head, severely wounding him.
The other deputies were unable to rescue Deputy Ray until the following morning. He remained in serious condition until succumbing to the wound 19 days later.
Deputy Ray had served with the agency for 2 years.
Bio
- Age 27
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Saturday, April 2, 1892
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
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