Rosebud County Sheriff's Office, Montana
End of Watch: Saturday, December 16, 1911
Age: 36
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 16, 1911
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 10 years
Undersheriff Bitle was shot and killed as he attempted to arrest cattle thieves. A father and son were arrested and charged with murder. The father was found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to 10 years.
Undersheriff Bitle was survived by his wife.