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Special Policeman Michael Meagher | Caldwell Police Department, Kansas Caldwell Police Department, Kansas

Special Policeman

Michael Meagher

Caldwell Police Department, Kansas

End of Watch: Saturday, December 17, 1881

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 37

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 12/17/1881

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Not available

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Policeman Meagher was shot and killed in a gun battle with five cowboys who were on a crime spree. The men had threatened Meagher, the former City Marshal. Policeman Meagher then went to the current Marshal and was appointed a Special Policeman. When Policeman Meagher and marshal attempted to arrest the suspects he was shot and killed.

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 130th anniversary year of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Rest In Peace

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05
December 17, 2011

 

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