Sergeant Charles Shavehead

Sergeant Charles Shavehead | United States Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Office of Justice Services, U.S. Government
United States Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Office of Justice Services, U.S. Government
Sergeant Charles Shavehead

United States Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Office of Justice Services, U.S. Government

End of Watch Tuesday, December 16, 1890

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Charles Shavehead

Sergeant Charles Shavehead was shot and killed during an attack by a group of American Indians.

A total of six officers from the United States Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs were killed when they were attacked following the arrest of Chief Sitting Bull of the Sioux Indian tribe in South Dakota. After arresting the Chief the officers were traveling back to their headquarters when they were attacked by a group led by the chief's son. Four officers were killed and two were wounded in the attack. The Sioux Chief was also killed along with his son. The two injured officers later died of their wounds.

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Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Location South Dakota
  • Incident Date Monday, December 15, 1890
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Not available
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