Constable Charles Albert Washburn, Wright County Sheriff's Office, Minnesota

Constable Charles Albert Washburn

Wright County Sheriff's Office, Minnesota

End of Watch Wednesday, October 29, 1884

Charles Albert Washburn

Constable Charles Washburn succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained 10 days earlier as he and his deputy attempted to arrest a man for domestic assault.

Despite being wounded, Constable Washburn was able to return fire and wounded the suspect.

Constable Washburn was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 35
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Sunday, October 19, 1884
Weapon Handgun
Offender Shot and wounded

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Constable Washburn,
On today, the 131st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Wright County.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

October 29, 2015