In memory of
Charles Lewis
1925
- Their country
- United States of America
- Killed that day
- March 2, 1925, aged 63
Their life
Deputy Sheriff Charles Lewis was shot and killed while walking a man to jail at the corner of Fifth and Idaho Streets in Elko.
The man had been arrested at a local cafe after getting into an argument with an acquaintance over who would pay the bill. As Deputy Lewis and the suspect approached the jail, a struggle ensued, and both men fell to the ground. As the suspect stood up, he produced a handgun and opened fire, killing Deputy Lewis.
The suspect fled the scene but was arrested a short time later, hiding in a nearby hotel room. He was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death on April 18, 1925. His sentence was later commuted to life in prison.
Deputy Lewis had served as a constable and deputy in Elko County for over 20 years.
Survived by
He was survived by his wife, daughter, son, four grandchildren, three sisters, and two brothers.
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