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Guard Robert A. Wiggins | Colorado Department of Corrections, Colorado
Colorado Department of Corrections, Colorado

Guard

Robert A. Wiggins

Colorado Department of Corrections, Colorado

End of Watch: Thursday, October 3, 1929

Biographical Info

Age: 65
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: October 3, 1929
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Committed suicide

Guard Wiggins was shot and killed by rioters after being held hostage for a day.

Officer Wiggins served as the prison's blacksmith. He was survived by his wife and one son.