Colfax County Sheriff's Department, New Mexico
End of Watch Tuesday, June 27, 1882
William A. Bergin
Deputy Bergin was shot and killed by a mob while he was attempting to protect a prisoner. The mob wanted to hang the prisoner for murdering local citizens. The mob hung the prisoner after shooting Deputy Bergin.
Deputy Bergin had served with the agency for 6 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
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