Bio & Incident Details
Age: Not available
Tour: Not available
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 9/22/1921
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Not available
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Deputy Crossley and Deputy Henry Nelson were shot and killed when they went to investigate a charge of hay theft in Bellville, California. When the officers arrived on the scene, one of the suspects opened fire, killing both deputies.
The suspect was sentenced to death for the murders and was hanged at San Quentin State Prison on February 24, 1922.
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