Leadville Police Department, Colorado
End of Watch: Tuesday, March 28, 1882
Age: 33
Tour of Duty: 8 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: March 28, 1882
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available
Officer Samuel Townsend was shot and killed in the line of duty at the intersection of Harrison Avenue and Fifth Street. The shooter was arrested but acquitted.
Officer Townsend was survived by his wife, son, and brother.