Bonneville County Sheriff's Office, Idaho
End of Watch: Monday, June 2, 1924
Age: 52
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 2, 1924
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Paroled in 1930
Deputy Sheriff Neil Simpkins was shot and killed in Idaho Falls while attempting to serve a warrant on a man for violating the liquor law.
The suspect was apprehended, convicted of second-degree murder, and sentenced to 10 to 20 years in prison. He was paroled in 1930.
Deputy Simpkins was survived by his wife and 11 children.