Monterey County Sheriff's Department, California
End of Watch Saturday, November 10, 1855
Joaquin De La Torre
Deputy De La Torre, Deputy Jim Beckwith and Deputy Charles Layton were shot and killed while attempting to arrest a suspect wanted for murdering two other people. The suspect was captured by a mob and lynched.
Bio
- Age 43
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Lynched
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