Deputy Sheriff Louis Falkenburg
Weston County Sheriff's Office, Wyoming
End of Watch Saturday, October 31, 1903
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Deputy Sheriff Louis Falkenburg and Sheriff Bill Miller were shot and killed while attempting to arrest members of an Indian tribe wanted for slaughtering livestock belonging to local ranchers.
During the shootout both officers received fatal injuries and five of the Indians were also shot and killed. No suspects were ever charged as none of the Indians could be identified.
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Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Never charged
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