Deputy Sheriff Arthur Frank Utter

Deputy Sheriff Arthur Frank Utter | Schuyler County Sheriff's Department, Illinois
Schuyler County Sheriff's Department, Illinois
Deputy Sheriff Arthur Frank Utter

Schuyler County Sheriff's Department, Illinois

End of Watch Friday, April 28, 1922

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Arthur Frank Utter

Deputy Sheriff Arthur Utter, Sheriff Thomas Lashbrook, and Constable Carl Neff were shot and killed while attempting to intervene in a labor dispute. Several of the participants opened fire on the officers, fatally wounding all three.

One suspect was killed and another wounded in return gunfire. Twenty-nine men were arrested and charged with murder.

On July 3rd, 1922, 17 men were convicted of manslaughter and each was sentenced to an indeterminate term of not less than one year to life in prison.

Bio

  • Age 54
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Rifle
  • Offender Shot and killed

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Deputy Sheriff Utter,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Schuyler County.

R.I.P.
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