Deputy Sheriff Edward Funk
Taney County Sheriff's Office
Missouri
End of Watch: Thursday, July 4, 1889
Cause: Gunfire

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

Deputy Funk and Sheriff Galby Bronson were shot and killed by three brothers who supported a different political party as the sheriff. The two officers were ambushed at a picnic. All three were arrested and charged with murder.

Two of the brothers were tried and acquitted on September 6, 1990. The charges were then dismissed against the other brother.