Sheriff James R. Barton

Sheriff James R. Barton

Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department, California

End of Watch Friday, January 23, 1857

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James R. Barton

Sheriff James Barton, Constable Charles Baker, Deputy Charles Daly, and Constable William Little were shot and killed while attempting to arrest members of the notorious Flores-Daniels Gang after its leader had escaped from San Quentin.

The gang ambushed the officers, killing them. Fifty-two members of the gang were arrested and 18 were hung for the murders.

Sheriff Barton was a U.S. Army veteran of the Mexican-American War and had served with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department for five years.

Bio

  • Age 47
  • Tour 6 years
  • Badge Not available
  • Military Veteran

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender 18 people hung

arrest attempt

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Sheriff James Barton, and his deputy along with the Constables were all brave men who gave their lives protecting their community. May their soul forever rest peacefully in Heaven. They will not EVER be forgotten.

First Sergeant Thomas Webb, Retired
New York State Police

January 13, 2020

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