Storey County Sheriff's Office
Deputy Sheriff Hugh James Gallagher, Sr.
Storey County Sheriff's Office, NV
EOW: Friday, April 30, 1948
Cause: Heart attack
Virginia City Police Department, NV
EOW: Thursday, June 25, 1891
Cause: Heart attack
Police Officer Humphrey Symons
Gold Hill Police Department, NV
EOW: Monday, July 21, 1879
Cause: Gunfire
Deputized Civilian Walter Williams
Storey County Sheriff's Office, NV
EOW: Saturday, July 18, 1868
Cause: Gunfire
Storey County Sheriff's Office, NV
EOW: Thursday, June 21, 1866
Cause: Assault
Virginia City Police Department, NV
EOW: Sunday, April 12, 1863
Cause: Gunfire
Virginia City Police Department, NV
EOW: Sunday, April 12, 1863
Cause: Gunfire
Total Line of Duty Deaths: 7
- Assault 1
- Gunfire 4
- Heart attack 2
By Month
- April 3
- June 2
- July 2
By Gender
- Male 7
- Female 0
Predecessor Agencies