Lemhi County Sheriff's Department, Idaho
End of Watch Monday, January 2, 1928
Add to My HeroesLouis J. Bancroft
Deputy Bancroft, Special Deputy Leonard Cummings, and Special Deputy Billy Withington were shot and killed while attempting to serve a warrant on a man. The suspect was given permission to retrieve money from his bedroom but returned with a .30-.30 rifle and opened fire, killing all three deputies. The man fled but was arrested the following day. The suspect died 2 days later of wounds he received during his arrest.
Deputy Bancroft had deputized Special Deputy Cummings and Special Deputy Withington on his way to make the arrest. Deputy Bancroft had been with the agency for 28 years and was survived by his wife and two children.
Bio
- Age 54
- Tour 28 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle; .30-.30
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsRest in Peace, Deputy Bancroft. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
April 7, 2012
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