Cimarron County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma
End of Watch Thursday, January 7, 1909
Add to My HeroesBenjamin F. Milligan
Deputy Benjamin Milligan was shot and killed in Boise City after arresting a man wanted in Texas.
Before taking the prisoner from the arrest location, Deputy Milligan allowed him to use a restroom as the deputy waited outside. When the suspect exited the restroom he was armed with a gun and shot Deputy Milligan, killing him. The suspect was never apprehended.
Deputy Milligan had served with the Cimarron County Sheriff's Office for only 6 months. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 61
- Tour 6 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender At large
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Milligan,
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 Cimarron County.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
January 7, 2019
