In the copper-mining town of Miami, Arizona, the life of 46-year-old Deputy Sheriff Charles Sinclair Wood came to a tragic and violent end on a Monday in January of 1911. While attempting to arrest a suspect in an assault case, a struggle ensued that would prove fatal for the lawman.
During the confrontation, Deputy Wood's own service revolver was dislodged from its holster. The 19-year-old suspect managed to gain control of the firearm and turned it on the deputy, fatally shooting him.
The young man was subsequently apprehended and faced the full force of the law for his actions.
The suspect was initially convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death for the killing of Deputy Wood. However, in 1913, the Arizona Supreme Court granted him a new trial. In the second trial, the charge was reduced, and he was convicted of second-degree murder, receiving a sentence of 10 years in prison. Deputy Wood was survived by his wife, three children, and two brothers. His remains were transported to Solomon, Arizona, for burial.
