Indian Agent Andrew J. Bolon
United States Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs
U.S. Government
End of Watch: Tuesday, September 25, 1855

Biographical Info
Age: 29
Tour of Duty: 2 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Stabbed
Date of Incident: Tuesday, September 25, 1855
Incident Location: Washington
Weapon Used: Edged weapon; Knife
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Agent Bolon was stabbed to death after being attacked by several Indians in Washington state (modern day Ferry County, Washington). He had gone to investigate possible murders when he encountered a group of Indians in Yakama Valley. As he began to ride with them one of the Indians told the Chief that Agent Bolon was responsible for the hangings of several tribe members.

The Indians were speaking in their native language and Agent Bolon could not hear what they were saying. There was much debate between the Indians on whether or not to kill Agent Bolon but the Chief ordered them to kill him. After the Indians stopped they created a fire and as Agent Bolon warmed his hands he was attacked and had his throat slit. His body was never recovered. Many of the attackers were later shot and killed by soldiers.

Agent Bolon had served with the agency for 2 years. He was survived by his expectant wife, daughter, sister, and brother.