Detective James Rauland

Detective James Rauland | Northern Pacific Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
Northern Pacific Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
Detective James Rauland

Northern Pacific Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

End of Watch Wednesday, November 1, 1899

James Rauland

Detective James Rauland was shot and killed while he attempted to arrest suspected train robbers in the rail yard at Williston, North Dakota.

He had placed two men under arrest but as he took the third into custody the man produced a pistol and opened fire. Despite being mortally wounded, Detective Rauland was able to return fire and killed the suspect.

Bio

  • Age Not available
  • Tour Not available
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Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Location North Dakota
  • Weapon Handgun
  • Offender Shot and killed

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Thank you for your service. You lived to protect and serve our country, and your memory will live on forever. Thank you.

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May 7, 2013

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