Special Policeman Michael Meagher
Caldwell Police Department
Kansas
End of Watch: Saturday, December 17, 1881

Biographical Info
Age: 37
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, December 17, 1881
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

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.