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Charles Sova
1931
Charles Frederick Sova.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Special Deputy Charles Sova was shot and killed as he and a deputy sheriff attempted to arrest a burglary suspect at the intersection of Cromwell Drive and Landing Road.
The suspect produced a concealed handgun and shot Deputy Sova in the abdomen, fatally wounding him. He died from the wound the following day.
Monroe County officials, who said they had an open and shut case, were shocked when a jury acquitted the suspect of murder but convicted him of weapons charges.
Deputy Sova had previously served with the United States Navy and was survived by his wife and one child.
The suspect produced a concealed handgun and shot Deputy Sova in the abdomen, fatally wounding him. He died from the wound the following day.
Monroe County officials, who said they had an open and shut case, were shocked when a jury acquitted the suspect of murder but convicted him of weapons charges.
Deputy Sova had previously served with the United States Navy and was survived by his wife and one child.
Survivors
Deputy Sova had previously served with the United States Navy and was survived by his wife and one child.
Service Record
Also Served
Monroe County Sheriff's Office
Special Deputy
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