Emery County Sheriff's Office, Utah
End of Watch Saturday, August 22, 1936
Add to My HeroesWilliam Levi Black
Sheriff Black was shot and killed as he tried to a settle a dispute between two farmers. When Sheriff Black arrived at the scene with the complainant the suspect, who had setup an ambush position in a nearby field, opened fire. Sheriff Black was shot in the head as he attempted to take cover in his car. The suspect then shot the farmer who had made the complaint.
The suspect was convicted of second degree murder.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Convicted of murder
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