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Deputy Sheriff John J. Monahan | Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Nevada
Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Nevada

Deputy Sheriff

John J. Monahan

Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, Nevada

End of Watch: Wednesday, June 20, 1906

Biographical Info

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

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 20, 1906
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Deputy Monahan was shot and killed while trying to keep order during an uprising involving a large group of Japanese railroad workers in Caliente. The uprising started when the train the workers were riding in separated. The workers attached the train crew, who in turn went for assistance.

When Deputy Monahan arrived at the scene he was attacked.

Three men who were thought to be involved with attacking Deputy Monahan were apprehended.