Deputy Sheriff C. E. Pierce
Big Horn County Sheriff's Office
Wyoming
End of Watch: Sunday, July 19, 1903

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, July 19, 1903
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Deputy Sheriff C.E. Pierce was shot and killed as he was guarding two murder suspects at the county jail in Basin.

A mob of about 50 men outside the jail opened fire into the building striking Deputy Pierce in the chest, killing him instantly. The mob then tore up telephone poles, battered down the doors, and shot and killed both suspects.