Chief of Police Albert L. Painter

Chief of Police Albert L. Painter | Cherryville Police Department, North Carolina Chief of Police Albert L. Painter | Cherryville Police Department, North Carolina
Cherryville Police Department, North Carolina
Chief of Police Albert L. Painter | Cherryville Police Department, North Carolina
Chief of Police Albert L. Painter | Cherryville Police Department, North Carolina
Chief of Police Albert L. Painter

Cherryville Police Department, North Carolina

End of Watch Saturday, January 16, 1926

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Albert L. Painter

Chief of Police Albert Painter succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained two days earlier while attempting to arrest a drunk man who was firing his gun in town.

The suspect shot through a store window and fatally wounded Chief Painter as Chief Painter was crossing in front of the window to enter the store and arrest him for drunken and disorderly conduct.

The suspect was arrested following the shooting and sentenced to 15 to 20 years in prison.

Chief Painter had served in law enforcement for at least eight years. He was survived by his wife and six children.

Bio

  • Age 52
  • Tour 8 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Incident Date Thursday, January 14, 1926
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Sentenced to 20 years

arrest attempt, DIP, disorderly

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Albert Painter is my great grandmother. We had a picture of him in our house and I remember them telling me he was the police chief in Cherryville, NC. I am proud to be able to find his story and share with my children and grandchildren.

Jimmy David
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January 25, 2026

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