Mendocino County Constable's Office - Ukiah Judicial District, California
End of Watch: Monday, June 14, 1909
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 14, 1909
Weapon Used: Handgun; Revolver
Suspect Info: Committed suicide
Constable Thomas Lynch was shot and killed by an Indian he arrested. He gave the suspect permission to go inside his wigwam to get his coat. He returned with a revolver and opened fire. Later when a posse caught up with the suspect he shot and killed himself.