Belton Police Department, Texas
End of Watch Friday, December 9, 1881
Albertus Sweet
Deputy Sweet was shot and killed after attempting to stop the ambush of another Deputy. When Deputy sweet learned of a plot to ambush another Deputy City Marshal he informed that Deputy of the plot, deputized two men and confronted the two suspects. A gunfight ensued and Deputy Sweet was shot and killed by one suspects with a shotgun. Both men were eventually apprehended but acquitted at trial.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Acquitted
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