Colorado Department of Corrections, Colorado
End of Watch Monday, January 22, 1900
William 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.
Officer 11169
January 24, 2012
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