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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. T ...Read More
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Victim Details

Charles Sinclair Wood

Male

White / Caucasian

Miami

AZ

1911-01-09

46

Charles

Sinclair Wood

Yes

11/28/2025