Undersheriff William H. Veach

Undersheriff William H. Veach | Sheridan County Sheriff's Department, Wyoming
Sheridan County Sheriff's Department, Wyoming
Undersheriff William H. Veach

Sheridan County Sheriff's Department, Wyoming

End of Watch Saturday, June 13, 1914

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William H. Veach

Undersheriff Veach was accidentally shot and killed by a fellow officer during a shootout with horse thieves. The two deputies had gone to Basin to arrest the men when the shootout erupted. It was determined at a coroner's inquest that the fatal round to Undersheriff Veach came from the other deputy's gun.

The suspect who shot at the deputies was also shot and killed.

Undersheriff Veach had served with the agency for over 4 years. He was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

  • Age 42
  • Tour 4 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
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Undersheriff Veach,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Sheridan County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 13, 2024

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