Cimarron County Sheriff's Office, Oklahoma
End of Watch: Thursday, January 7, 1909
Age: 61
Tour of Duty: 6 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: January 7, 1909
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: At large
Deputy Benjamin Milligan was shot and killed in Boise City after arresting a man wanted in Texas.
Before taking the prisoner from the arrest location, Deputy Milligan allowed him to use a restroom as the deputy waited outside. When the suspect exited the restroom he was armed with a gun and shot Deputy Milligan, killing him. The suspect was never apprehended.
Deputy Milligan had served with the Cimarron County Sheriff's Office for only 6 months. He was survived by his wife and three children.