Constable Robert G. Lewis, Hotchkiss Marshal's Office, Colorado

Constable Robert G. Lewis

Hotchkiss Marshal's Office, Colorado

End of Watch Monday, November 21, 1898

Robert G. Lewis

Constable Robert Lewis was shot and killed as he attempted to stop an armed man who had abducted another man he was having a civil dispute with.

The subject and the victim had been involved in a long-running dispute over property. On November 21st, 1898, the subject went to the victim's business armed with a shotgun and told him they were going to settle the issue. He ordered the man, at gunpoint, to go home to obtain his own firearm so they could settle the issue.

Constable Lewis was notified of the incident and ran, unarmed, to the scene on Main Street as the subject led the victim to his house. The man immediately shot Constable Lewis in the neck and face, killing him instantly. The victim was able to run from the scene and obtain his own gun. The subject fled town but turned himself in two days later. He was charged with Constable Lewis' murder.

Constable Lewis was a Union Army veteran of the Civil War. He was survived by his wife and two children.

Bio

Age 49
Tour Not available
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Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Charged with murder

abduction

Most Recent Reflection

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To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 120th anniversary year of your death. I am privileged to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05

June 25, 2018