Correctional Officer Anthony Acosta

Correctional Officer Anthony Acosta | Hampden County Sheriff's Office, Massachusetts Correctional Officer Anthony Acosta | Hampden County Sheriff's Office, Massachusetts
Hampden County Sheriff's Office, Massachusetts
Correctional Officer Anthony Acosta | Hampden County Sheriff's Office, Massachusetts
Correctional Officer Anthony Acosta | Hampden County Sheriff's Office, Massachusetts
Correctional Officer Anthony Acosta

Hampden County Sheriff's Office, Massachusetts

End of Watch Wednesday, February 22, 1989

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Anthony Acosta

Correctional Officer Anthony Acosta was accidentally shot and killed while returning his service revolver to a gun locker at the old Hampden County House of Correction on York Street in Springfield.

He was returning to the gun to the locker following visiting hours when it was accidentally discharged. The round struck him in the face, killing him.

Officer Acosta had served with the Hampden County Sheriff's Office for two years.

Bio

  • Age 22
  • Tour 2 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)

accidental discharge

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I remember your spirit, that contagious smile and your kindness. You had it all.
I only knew you for a short time at York St.
but you had a lasting impact on all that came
in contact with you.

Lt. Sady
HCSD

February 23, 2024

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