Northern Pacific Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Wednesday, November 1, 1899
Add to My HeroesJames Rauland
Detective James Rauland was shot and killed while he attempted to arrest suspected train robbers in the rail yard at Williston, North Dakota.
He had placed two men under arrest but as he took the third into custody the man produced a pistol and opened fire. Despite being mortally wounded, Detective Rauland was able to return fire and killed the suspect.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location North Dakota
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
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