Deputy Sheriff Robert W. Beckwith

Deputy Sheriff Robert W. Beckwith | Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, New Mexico
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, New Mexico
Deputy Sheriff Robert W. Beckwith

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, New Mexico

End of Watch Friday, July 19, 1878

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Robert W. Beckwith

Deputy Robert Beckwith was shot and killed during a standoff with outlaws at a local store. During the incident Deputy Beckwith stepped into the open and offered no harm to the outlaws who would surrender.

Instead, he was met with a hail of gunfire and fatally wounded. The leader of the gang was later shot and killed by other deputies.

Bio

  • Age 28
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Shot and killed
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