Elko County Sheriff's Office, Nevada
End of Watch Monday, August 2, 1869
Add to My HeroesS. D. Sheldon
Deputy S.D. Sheldon succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained six days earlier.
He was shot in the head while on official business in Taoma, Nevada.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Tuesday, July 27, 1869
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsI don't see any Nevada peace officers who honored your service, so I will just chime in and say thanks for your service and sacrifice to the citizens of Elko County. Elko County is one of the most beautiful counties in the state and we all appreciate your service, albeit a long time ago. Your service and sacrifice is still appreciated by your fellow peace officers far and wide.
Jim Lopey, Asst. Sheriff (ret) and NVDPS
Washoe County Sheriff (Reno, Nevada) & NVDPS
August 2, 2022
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