Callaway County Sheriff's Department, Missouri
End of Watch Wednesday, September 3, 1873
Add to My HeroesW. W. Dundon
Deputy Sheriff W.W. Dundon and Sheriff George Law were shot and killed while escorting a prisoner from the courthouse to jail after the man was convicted of a crime.
An angry crowd on horses attacked the carriage on Mexico Road, near the Synodical College in Fulton, and fired into it. Sheriff Law and Deputy Dundon were both mortally wounded.
Sheriff Law died nine days later and Deputy Dundon died 19 days later.
A suspect was charged with both murders but was acquitted at his trial seven months later.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Thursday, August 14, 1873
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
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View all 2 ReflectionsDeputy Sheriff Dundon,
Sir, it has taken over 142 years but you are finally being honored. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Callaway County.
R.I.P.
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