Charles Emmerson King

Death by Force

In the late summer of 1910, a tragedy unfolded in the bustling mining town of Jerome, Arizona, forever marking the community. Charles Emmerson King, a 47-year-old male Night Policeman, found his life cut short in the line of duty. On the evening of August 27th, the sharp retort of gunfire shattered the night's quiet, drawing Officer King to a residence where a domestic dispute had taken a dangerous turn.

A local man, fueled by alcohol, had gone to the home of his estranged wife and began ...Read More

Night Policeman Charles Emmerson King

Night Policeman Charles Emmerson King

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