Taney County Sheriff's Office, Missouri
End of Watch Wednesday, April 30, 1879
James A. Coggburn
Deputy James Coggburn and Deputy William Bates 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.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
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EOW: April 30, 1879
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