Night Marshal Harvey Calvin (Cal) Neese
Cripple Creek Police Department
Colorado
End of Watch: Saturday, July 3, 1920

Biographical Info
Age: 54
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, July 2, 1920
Weapon Used: Handgun; .45 caliber
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Night Marshal Cal Neese was shot and killed after arresting a man who was creating a disturbance in the downtown area. The suspect had struck a man over the head with a revolver.

Marshal Neese encountered the man on Bennett Avenue and placed him under arrest. The suspect then pulled out a .45 caliber revolver and shot him in the chest. Despite being fatally wounded, Marshal Neese was able to disarm the suspect and arrest him. He succumbed to his wound the following day.