Taney County Sheriff's Office, Missouri
End of Watch Wednesday, April 30, 1879
William J. Bates
Deputy William Bates and Deputy James Coggburn were shot and killed while leading a posse that was pursuing several horse thieves along Bee Creek, near the Missouri - Arkansas state border.
Both deputies were killed during a shootout that ensued after the posse cornered the subjects in a cabin.
Deputy Bates was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 39
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
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Deputy James A. Coggburn
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EOW: April 30, 1879
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Bates,
On today, the 137th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and your fellow Deputy Sheriff for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Taney County.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
April 30, 2016
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