Power County Sheriff's Office, Idaho
End of Watch Monday, March 21, 1921
Add to My HeroesCharles H. Torrance
Deputy Sheriff Charles Torrance succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained three days earlier as he attempted to arrest a man who had shot his neighbor.
The man barricaded himself in his house after the shooting. He opened fire as Deputy Torrance and a posse attempted to take him into custody. Three posse members were wounded, one seriously. The subject was also shot and seriously wounded. A month later his right arm was amputated. At his murder trial he said he said he thought the posse was a mob with no authority and his neighbor fired first. He was acquitted.
Bio
- Age 53
- Tour Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Friday, March 18, 1921
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Acquitted
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Torrance,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Power County.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
March 21, 2021