Charles Cosby
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.
Service Record
Also Served
Albany County Sheriff's Office
Sheriff
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