In the annals of Polk County, Arkansas, the name of Deputy Sheriff Charles J. Kirkland is etched in a story of duty and sacrifice that unfolded near Mena. There are no online sources with information detailing the recent death of a male named Charles J. Kirkland in Mena, AR. However, historical records recount the death of a lawman with that name.
On May 24, 1918, Deputy Sheriff Charles J. Kirkland, a 49-year-old male, was killed in the line of duty. The incident occurred near the town of
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