Jackson County Sheriff's Department, Oregon
End of Watch: Wednesday, April 23, 1913
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: April 22, 1913
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Sheriff August Singler succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained the previous day while attempting to serve a warrant on a man.
As Sheriff Singler approached the man's cabin, the suspect opened fire, striking Sheriff Singler in the chest. Although mortally wounded, Sheriff Singler was able to return fire and shot the suspect six times, killing him.
Sheriff Singler was taken to Sacred Heart Hospital where he died the following day following an operation to remove the bullet.
Sheriff Singler had served with the Jackson County Sheriff's Department for four years. He was survived by his wife and eight children.