Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff Charles Wood was shot and killed with his own service weapon as he tried to arrest an assault suspect in Miami, Arizona.
The man was able to gain control of Deputy Wood's revolver after it fell from its holster, and then fatally shot him.
The 19-year-old suspect was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. In 1913 the Arizona Supreme Court granted him a new trial. He was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 10 years in the second trial.
Deputy Wood was survived by his wife, three children, and two brothers. His remains were taken to Solomon, Arizona.
Survivors
Deputy Wood was survived by his wife, three children, and two brothers.
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- August 2, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Wood served with the Gila County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Globe community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Wood.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Charles Sinclair Wood is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,775 officers honored here.
In AZ, 204 of 330 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.8% of this state's fallen. That is 61.8 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Gila County Sheriff's Office, 6 of 8 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 75% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles Sinclair Wood's cause is highlighted.
How Charles Sinclair Wood Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles Sinclair Wood is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles Sinclair Wood was killed by officer's handgun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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