Constable Charles F. Pate, Howard Township Constable's Office, Arkansas

Constable Charles F. Pate

Howard Township Constable's Office, Arkansas

End of Watch Wednesday, April 5, 1893

Add to My Heroes

Charles F. Pate

Constable Charles Pate was shot and killed while attempting to serve a warrant in Menifee.

He had obtained the warrant for the man the previous day and returned to Menifee. At about 5:00 pm he observed the man walking along the railroad tracks near the train station he called out to him. The man, who was holding a Winchester rifle raised it and shot at him. As Constable Pate turned to seek cover the man shot again, shooting him in the back.

Constable Pate was taken to his home where he died at about 2:00 am the next morning.

The man fled the area but was arrested by a posse. He was forcibly taken from the jail and lynched by an angry mob.

Bio

Age Not available
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Tuesday, April 4, 1893
Weapon Rifle; Winchester
Offender Lynched

warrant service

LODD Mapping FAQs

Most Recent Reflection

View all 2 Reflections

Constable Pate,
On today, the 132nd anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Howard Township.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

April 5, 2025