Special Agent Earl Scothorn, Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

Special Agent Earl Scothorn

Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

End of Watch Sunday, November 13, 1927

Earl Scothorn

Special Agent Earl Scothorn succumbed to injuries sustained on October 18th, 1927, when he fell between two boxcars while patrolling the railroad yards near Kansas City, Kansas.

He was transported to a local hospital suffering from head injuries, internal injuries, and a broken back.

Bio

Age 31
Tour 6 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Struck by train
Location Kansas
Incident Date Tuesday, October 18, 1927

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Agent Scothorn,
On today, the 89th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 13, 2016