Huron Police Department, South Dakota
End of Watch: Tuesday, September 7, 1909
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: September 7, 1909
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Never captured
Policeman Hawley was shot and killed when he attempted to break up a fight between to hobos.
When Policeman Hawley attempted to break up the fight, one of the hobos drew a hidden pistol and shot Policeman Hawley, killing him.
The suspect fled and was never captured, Despite the fact that a large posse being formed to search for him.