Colorado Department of Corrections, Colorado
End of Watch Monday, January 22, 1900
Add to My HeroesWilliam C. Rooney
Captain William Rooney was killed when he was stabbed in the heart during a prison escape of four inmates. Three of the suspects were apprehended three days later and fourth was apprehended a day after that. When the fourth man was returned to prison an angry mob of citizens took control of him and hanged him from a telephone pole.
Captain Rooney was survived by his wife. It is believed he is buried in Cortez, Colorado.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Weapon Edged weapon; Knife
- Offender Killed by citizens
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsRest in Peace, Captain Rooney. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
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