Undersheriff H. Frank Whitsel

Undersheriff H. Frank Whitsel | Sweet Grass County Sheriff's Department, Montana
Sweet Grass County Sheriff's Department, Montana
Undersheriff H. Frank Whitsel

Sweet Grass County Sheriff's Department, Montana

End of Watch Wednesday, August 24, 1932

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H. Frank Whitsel

Undersheriff Whitsel was shot and killed while he and the sheriff searched for a suicidal man. The two officers were on horseback and riding a remote trail in Blind Bridger Canyon when they were ambushed by the man with a rifle. Both men were struck and Undersheriff Whitsel was mortally wounded. Although wounded, the sheriff was able to go for help. The body of the suspect was found a short time later suffering from a self inflicted gunshot wound.

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Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Rifle
  • Offender Committed suicide
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