Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, New Mexico
End of Watch Friday, July 19, 1878
Robert W. Beckwith
Deputy Robert Beckwith was shot and killed during a standoff with outlaws at a local store. During the incident Deputy Beckwith stepped into the open and offered no harm to the outlaws who would surrender.
Instead, he was met with a hail of gunfire and fatally wounded. The leader of the gang was later shot and killed by other deputies.
Bio
- Age 28
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Beckwith,
On today, the the 137th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Lincoln County.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
July 19, 2015
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