Magoffin County Sheriff's Office, Kentucky
End of Watch Friday, March 25, 1898
Add to My HeroesCharles Anderson
Deputy Charles Anderson was shot and killed by one of three brothers as he was searching their house for illegal whiskey. Two surrendered to local officials. The shooter fled the scene pursued by a large posse intent on lynching him. He surrendered to the Magoffin County Sheriff a week later. All three were charged with murder. His brothers were acquitted. The shooter was never tried.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Anderson,
On today, the 116th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Magoffin County.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
March 25, 2014
Recent LODD Deaths
Special Agent Anthony Salas
Texas Department of Public Safety - Criminal Investigations Division, TX
EOW: January 22, 2022
Corporal Charles Galloway
Harris County Constable's Office - Precinct 5, TX
EOW: January 23, 2022
School Resource Officer Johnny Patterson
Lee County School District Police Department, MS
EOW: January 21, 2022
Police Officer Jason Rivera
New York City Police Department, NY
EOW: January 21, 2022
Police Officer Tyler Lenehan
Elk Grove Police Department, CA
EOW: January 21, 2022
Investigator Steven Ray Finley
Madison County Sheriff's Office, AL
EOW: January 14, 2022
Deportation Officer William Hayes
United States Department of Homeland Security - Immigration and Customs Enforcement - Office of Enforcement and Removal Operations, US
EOW: January 3, 2022
Corporal Ernest M. Robinson
Wayne County Sheriff's Office, MI
EOW: January 18, 2022
Chief of Police Don Riffe
Jefferson College Police Department, MO
EOW: January 20, 2022