Deputy Sheriff Cassius M. Hollister

Deputy Sheriff Cassius M. Hollister

Sumner County Sheriff's Office, Kansas

End of Watch Saturday, October 18, 1884

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Cassius M. Hollister

Deputy Sheriff Cassius Hollister was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man wanted for abducting the daughter of a wealthy farmer.

As Deputy Hollister attempted to the talk the man out of a house the man shot through the door, mortally wounding him.

Deputy Hollister was survived by his wife, two children, and mother.

Bio

  • Age 39
  • Tour 5 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Not available

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Deputy Sheriff Hollister,
On today, the 140th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Sumner County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

October 18, 2024

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