Sheriff Edward Coleman, Washington County Sheriff's Office, Kansas

Sheriff Edward Coleman

Washington County Sheriff's Office, Kansas

End of Watch Monday, May 15, 1899

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Edward Coleman

Sheriff Coleman was shot and killed as he attempted to serve a warrant on two men. After apprehending one of the men he was told the other was sleeping in a barn. As he attempted to arrest the second man in the barn a struggle ensued and he was shot with his own service weapon. Other officers shot and killed the suspect.

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Age 51
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Shot and killed

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Sheriff Coleman,
On today, the 125th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Washington County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 15, 2024