Police Officer John Red Horse

Police Officer John Red Horse | United States Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Office of Justice Services, U.S. Government
United States Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Office of Justice Services, U.S. Government
Police Officer John Red Horse

United States Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Office of Justice Services, U.S. Government

End of Watch Friday, November 16, 1894

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John Red Horse

Officer Red Horse was beaten to death by a group of men after responding to a disturbance call in Rushville, Nebraska. One of the men attacked him with a club, knocking him to the ground. The rest of the men then joined in on the attack and beat him to death.

Officer Red Horse had served with the agency for 7 years. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

  • Age 35
  • Tour 7 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Assault
  • Location Nebraska
  • Weapon Blunt object
  • Offender Not available
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I appreciate the services you did. Your story inspires me to be a better Correctional Officer and to always watch my back and others. To have integrity, honesty, honor, and to be that role model for other officers as serve the Fort Peck Adult Corrections.

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Fort Peck Sioux & Assiniboine Tribes

July 19, 2021

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