Powell County Sheriff's Department, Montana
End of Watch Tuesday, April 20, 1920
Add to My HeroesGeorge Warburton
Undersheriff George Warburton was shot and killed by two men, wanted for robbing a local rancher, as he attempted to arrest them near Elliston. Later that day, when cornered by a posse, one of the suspects was shot and killed.
The other 17-year-old suspect was captured, convicted of second degree murder, and sentenced to 20 to 40 years in prison. He was released in 1941.
Undersheriff Warburton was a World War I veteran. He is survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Revolver
- Offender One shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsUndersheriff Warburton,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served during WW I.
R.I.P.
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