Boise County Sheriff's Office, Idaho
End of Watch Wednesday, April 18, 1883
Add to My HeroesWalter Coffin
Special Deputy Walter Coffin was shot and killed as he and a posse attempted to arrest a man wanted for double murder.
The man opened fire on the posse, striking Special Deputy Coffin in the head and killing him. The man then escaped and was never apprehended.
Special Deputy Coffin had been deputized by the county sheriff earlier in the day to help with the arrest.
Bio
- Age 29
- Tour 1 day
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Never apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 3 ReflectionsSpecial Deputy Coffin,
On today, the 140th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Boise County.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
April 18, 2023
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