Harney County Sheriff's Department, Oregon
End of Watch Wednesday, August 27, 1924
William Austin Goodman
Sheriff Goodman was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for writing bad checks. The suspect fled but was later apprehended by a deputy and Sheriff Goodman's son. He was hanged on April 16, 1926.
Sheriff Goodman had served as sheriff for 10 years. He was survived by his wife and children.
Bio
- Age 54
- Tour 10 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Executed in 1926
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