Charles Wilson, aged 33, met a tragic end on July 10, 1906, in Palatka, Florida. Wilson, who served as the sheriff of Clay County, was attempting to arrest a suspect on a train when he was fatally shot. The incident occurred while Wilson was performing his duties, showcasing the inherent dangers faced by law enforcement officers during that era. The suspect, described in contemporary reports as a "desperate character," drew a pistol and shot Wilson, leading to his immediate death.
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