Undersheriff George Warburton, Powell County Sheriff's Department, Montana

Undersheriff George Warburton

Powell County Sheriff's Department, Montana

End of Watch Tuesday, April 20, 1920

George Warburton

Undersheriff George Warburton was shot and killed by two men, wanted for robbing a local rancher, as he attempted to arrest them near Elliston. Later that day, when cornered by a posse, one of the suspects was shot and killed.

The other suspect was captured, convicted of second degree murder, and sentenced to 20 to 40 years in prison.

Undersheriff Warburton was a World War I veteran. He is survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 28
Tour Not available
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; Revolver
Offender One shot and killed

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Your heroism and service is honored today, the 92nd anniversary year of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service to my home state and the birthplace of my son. 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.

Time never diminishes respect and your memory will always be honored and revered

Phyllis Loya
Mom of fallen California Officer Larry Lasater, Pittsburg PD, eow 4/24/05

April 20, 2012