Junction City Police Department, Kansas
End of Watch: Saturday, November 13, 1869
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: November 13, 1869
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Acquitted
Police Deputy Ira Buchanan was shot and killed as he assisted the city marshal close a rum and billiard room at a local shop.
Two men became disorderly and shot Deputy Buchanan. One of the men was later acquitted of murder and the other was never located.