Anthony Acosta Murdered / Death by Force in Springfield, Massachusetts age 22

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Correctional Officer Anthony Acosta, a 22-year-old serving with the Hampden County Sheriff's Office in Springfield, Massachusetts, met a tragic end on February 22, 1989. His death was not the result of a criminal act or an altercation with a suspect, but rather an unfortunate accident.

On the day of the incident, Officer Acosta was returning his service revolver to a gun locker at the old Hampden County House of Correction located on York Street in Springfield. As he was securing his fi ...Read More

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name

Anthony Acosta

gender

Male

city

Springfield

state

MA

Date of Death

1989-02-22

Age at Death

22

First Name

Anthony

Last Name

Acosta

Last Updated

01/04/2025

Anthony Acosta
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