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1854-10-02

Age: 38

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On October 2nd, 1854, Constable Richards entered the Village Inn to arrest a male wanted for the robbery of a local farmer. During the arrest, Constable Richards was shot by the suspect. He died a few hours later as a result of his injuries.

Born in the East Indies, Constable Charles Richards was approximately 38 years of age and married without children at the time of his death.