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.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
April 30, 2016
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