Harney County Sheriff's Department, Oregon
End of Watch Sunday, October 4, 1903
John G. Saxton
Special Deputy Saxton and Special Deputy Jack West were shot and killed in the line of duty. The suspect was convicted of their murder, sentenced to death, and hanged at the Oregon State Penitentiary on January 29, 1904.
Bio
- Age 44
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Executed in 1904
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Special Deputy Sheriff Jack West
Harney County Sheriff's Department, OR
EOW: October 4, 1903
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsYour heroism and service is honored today, the 106th anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Rest In Peace
Phyllis Loya
Anonymous
October 19, 2009
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