CHARLES EMERSON

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Officer Rank: Marshal
Memorial Panel: 20-E: 21
Department: Alamosa, Colorado, P.D.
End of Watch: January 21, 1895
Cause: SHOT
Age: 45
Years of Service: 11
Description: Marshal Emerson was investigating the theft of farm goods from a local farmer. Marshal Emerson located the stolen farm goods on a wagon and proceeded to arrest suspect driving the wagon. The suspect produced a pistol and a gun fight ensued. Marshal Emerson was shot fatally and died at the scene.
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