Monterey County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Saturday, November 10, 1855
Add to My HeroesJim Beckwith
Deputy Beckwith, Deputy Charles Layton and Deputy Joaquin De La Torre were shot and killed while attempting to arrest a suspect wanted for murdering two other people. The suspect was captured by a mob and lynched.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Lynched
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