Deputy William J. Bates

Deputy William J. Bates | Taney County Sheriff's Office, Missouri
Taney County Sheriff's Office, Missouri
Deputy William J. Bates

Taney County Sheriff's Office, Missouri

End of Watch Wednesday, April 30, 1879

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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. The owner of the cabin and a suspect were shot and killed. The others escaped.

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 Sheriff Bates,
On today, the 140th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and your fellow Deputy who was killed in that shootout for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Taney County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol
El Paso Station

April 30, 2019

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