Lander County Sheriff's Office, Nevada
End of Watch: Saturday, July 16, 1932
Age: 50
Tour of Duty: 8 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 16, 1932
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available
Deputy Sheriff Louis Chiara was shot and killed when he interrupted a car theft in Battle Mountain at approximately 2:00 am. The suspects shot him in the chest and then fled the scene.
Deputy Chiara also served as night watchman for the town of Battle Mountain.