Town Marshal Albert H. Hamby
End of Watch: Sat, Dec 24th, 1910
Date of Incident: Sat, Dec 24th, 1910
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: 5 years
Age: 37
Survivors
His wife, five children, mother and six siblings
Incident
Town Marshal A.H. Hamby was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man causing a disturbance in a company store.
During the arrest, the man produced a handgun and opened fire. Despite being mortally wounded, Marshal Hamby was able to return fire and killed the suspect.
Marshal Hamby had served with the St. Charles Police Department for five years. He was survived by his wife, five children, mother, and six siblings.
Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.
Agency
The Saint Charles Police Department has been disbanded and absorbed by the Hopkins County Sheriff's Office.
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