Brule County Sheriff's Department, South Dakota
End of Watch Monday, September 6, 1926
Add to My HeroesJames J. Boney
Deputy Boney was shot and killed while searching for a robbery suspect. The suspect had robbed and person who had offered him a ride as the suspect kidnapped. Another passerby found the victim, who was tied up, and freed him before calling the sheriff's department.
Deputy Boney located the victim's car and as he searched for the suspect nearby he was shot several times and killed. A posse was formed and located the suspect near the Missouri River. The man was killed in a shootout with the posse.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Sunday, September 5, 1926
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
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