Bannock County Sheriff's Department, Idaho
End of Watch Saturday, August 23, 1913
Add to My HeroesW. J. McFadden
Deputy Sheriff W.J. McFadden was shot and killed in Grace, Idaho, by a man he attempted to arrest on a charge of bootlegging.
The suspect was apprehended three days later in Cobre, Nevada. Six weeks later he was convicted of Deputy McFadden's murder and sentenced to life. On May 23rd, 1914, he was shot and killed when he attempted to escape from the Idaho Penitentiary.
Deputy McFadden was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Revolver
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff McFadden,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Bannock County.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
August 23, 2023
