Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch: Monday, January 29, 1917
Age: 58
Tour of Duty: 4 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Struck by train
Date of Incident: January 29, 1917
Weapon Used: Not available
Suspect Info: Not available
Special Agent Andrew Hunter was struck and killed by a freight train in the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad yards in Denver, Colorado.
He was inspecting freight trains near the railroad crossing at West Eighth Avenue and Navajo Street at approximately 10:30 pm. He had just finished inspecting No. 65 when he stepped onto an adjacent track and was struck by No. 2, which was traveling in the opposite direction.
Agent Hunter had served with the Denver and Rio Grande Western Railroad Police for four years and had previously served with the Pueblo Police Department for several years. He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.