Special Officer John P. Cates
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Wednesday, June 7, 1911
Add to My HeroesJohn P. Cates
Special Officer John Cates was shot and killed in Wellington, Kansas, while attempting to arrest three men who were stealing merchandise from a freight train. A suspect was arrested in Wichita six months later. No further information about him or the other two.
Officer Cates had served with the ATSF Railroad Police for three years. He was survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour 3 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Kansas
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsOfficer Cates,
On today, the 110th 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.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
June 7, 2021
