Coal Creek Police Department, Colorado
End of Watch Sunday, November 6, 1904
Add to My HeroesHiram Bates
Town Marshal Hiram Bates was shot and killed while attempting to breakup a disturbance at a mining camp at approximately 1:00 am.
A group of miners had been drinking and creating a disturbance at the camp and Marshal Bates was called to the scene. As he attempted to clear the area he was shot once in the neck by a man armed with a .44 caliber revolver.
The subject who shot Marshal Bates was arrested by a deputy and the county sheriff and taken to jail in CaƱon City. He was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to 17 to 20 years in prison.
Marshal Bates had only recently been appointed to the position. He was unmarried.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; .44 caliber
- Offender Sentenced to 17 to 20 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsMarshal Bates, what a tough job you had! But, you did your duty, even though you knew the risk. Your name and your commitment are still remembered and always will be. I'm also very grateful for the work of the sheriff and deputy who brought your assailant to justice. Keep watching over us.
Tina Lewis Rowe
Captain, Denver Police Department (ret.)
U.S. Marshal, Colorado (ret.)
April 18, 2017
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