Wyoming Department of Game and Fish, Wyoming
End of Watch Sunday, September 14, 1919
Add to My HeroesJohn Buxton
Agent Buxton was shot and killed after responding to gunshot reports near Rock Springs, Wyoming. He located two subjects at the scene and informed them that hunting season was over. He confiscated a rifle from the two and as he went to place it in his vehicle the suspect called to him. When he turned around the suspect shot him with a handgun he had concealed in his coat.
The suspect was apprehended and sentenced to not less then 20 years.
Agent Buxton was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentenced to 20 years
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