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Headstone of Charles M. Cosby

Charles M. Cosby

Died April 21, 1927

Charles M. Cosby.

How He Died
Manner Homicide
Cause Gunshot wound
Mechanism Firearm
What Happened

Sheriff Charles Cosby was shot and killed when he and a deputy went to arrest a suspect. The other deputy was able to return fire and kill the suspect. Sheriff Cosby had previously served with the United States Army in the Philippine Insurrection.

Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
Media
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Service Record
Also Served
Albany County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff
Memorials
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Panel 60W · Line 11 cut as CHARLES M COSBY
In Our Keeping
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In tribute

I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.

Sheriff Cosby served with the Albany County Sheriff's Office.

Thank you for your service to the Laramie community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.

Rest easy, brother.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

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