Bio & Incident Details
Age: Not available
Tour: Not available
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 4/17/1904
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Sentenced to seven years
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Constable William Shelton was shot and killed while attempting to arrest two drunk men who were causing a disturbance in the streets of Watauga. During the arrest one of the men shot him in the chest, killing him.
The suspect who shot Constable Shelton was sentenced to seven years in prison.
