Charles Cosby

Murdered
Case Description
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On April 21, 1927, Sheriff Charles M. Cosby of the Albany County Sheriff's Office in Laramie, Wyoming, was fatally shot while attempting to arrest a suspect. During the confrontation, the suspect opened fire, striking Sheriff Cosby. A deputy accompanying him returned fire, killing the assailant.

Born on April 18, 1884, in Danville, Virginia, Charles Mortimer Cosby Jr. served in the U.S. Army during the Philippine Insurrection from 1902 to 1905 and later as an Infantry Lieutenant during ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Charles Cosby

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Laramie

    WY

    1927-04-21

    43

    Charles

    Cosby

    11/26/2024

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