Donalsonville Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Saturday, December 23, 1911
Add to My HeroesCharles Abner Roberts
Town Marshal Charles Roberts was shot and killed by a man he was attempting to arrest for threatening a citizen with a pistol.
Overtaking the suspect on the outskirts of town, the marshal ordered him to climb out of his wagon, whereupon the suspect produced a pistol and opened fire. As Marshal Roberts collapsed he managed to return fire, wounding the suspect. An angry mob quickly arrived on the scene and shot and killed the suspect.
Bio
- Age 52
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Revolver
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsMarshal Roberts,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Donalsonville.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
December 23, 2021
