St. Louis County Sheriff's Office, Minnesota
End of Watch Monday, July 3, 1916
James C. Myron
Deputy Sheriff James Myron was shot and killed in Biwabik as he and other deputies attempted to serve warrants on the leaders of a miners' union who were inciting the miners to strike.
As the deputies approached the home they were met with gunfire and Deputy Myron was fatally wounded. A bystander was also killed after being hit by a stray bullet.
Four miners and a wife of one of them were arrested and charged with murder. Three minors were convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to indeterminate terms in prison.
Deputy Myron was survived by his wife and children.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Convicted of manslaughter
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Myron,
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 St. Louis County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
July 3, 2016
Recent LODD Deaths
Police Officer Jason Quick
Lumberton Police Department, NC
EOW: December 15, 2018
Police Officer Edgar Isidro Flores
DeKalb County Police Department, GA
EOW: December 13, 2018
Sergeant Matthew Moreno
Las Animas County Sheriff's Office, CO
EOW: December 12, 2018
Police Officer Jermaine Brown
Miami-Dade Police Department, FL
EOW: December 12, 2018
Sergeant Benton Bertram
Charlestown Police Department, IN
EOW: December 12, 2018
Detective Larry Marrero
Miami Beach Police Department, FL
EOW: November 28, 2018
Trooper Robert E. Nagle
New Jersey State Police, NJ
EOW: November 26, 2018
Deputy U.S. Marshal Chase S. White
United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, US
EOW: November 29, 2018
Deputy Sheriff Antonio Hinostroza
Stanislaus County Sheriff's Department, CA
EOW: November 25, 2018