Deputy Sheriff Joaquin De La Torre, Monterey County Sheriff's Department, California

Deputy Sheriff Joaquin De La Torre

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
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Lynched

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Rest In Peace Brother. You are not forgotten on the 162nd anniversary of your E.O.W.

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