Marinette County Sheriff's Office, Wisconsin
End of Watch Monday, May 21, 1923
Add to My HeroesEmmet Butts
Undersheriff Emmet Butts was shot and killed by a man, whom he attempted to serve a summons for a sanity hearing at his home.
As he approached the house, the subject fired multiple shots at him. The subject then barricade himself in the house and fired at anyone who approached the house. He was shot and killed by a posse.
Undersheriff Butts had served with the Marinette County Sheriff's Office for 10 years.
Bio
- Age 60
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Revolver
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsUndersheriff Butts,
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 Marinette County.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
May 21, 2023
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