Special Agent Jess L. Sitton

Special Agent Jess L. Sitton | Union Pacific Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
Union Pacific Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
Special Agent Jess L. Sitton

Union Pacific Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

End of Watch Saturday, March 4, 1922

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Jess L. Sitton

Special Agent Jess Sitton was shot while chasing a burglary suspect through a rail yard in Cheyenne, Wyoming.

The suspect was hiding behind a pile of railroad ties and fired at the light from Agent Sitton's flashlight. One of the shots struck Agent Sitton. He was taken to the hospital where he died two days later.

Special Agent Sitton had been with the agency for six months and was survived by his wife and son. He is buried in lot 1501, section A, Lakeview Cemetery, Cheyenne, Laramie County, Wyoming.

Bio

  • Age Not available
  • Tour 6 months
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Location Wyoming
  • Incident Date Thursday, March 2, 1922
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Not available
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Agent Sutton,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer.

R.I.P.
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