Oswego Police Department, Kansas
End of Watch Saturday, October 3, 1874
Add to My HeroesWilliam Hogsett
Officer Hogsett was stabbed to death at the county fair while attempting to arrest a man. The suspect and another man had gotten into an altercation over a seat on a ride. When Officer Hogsett attempted to arrest one of the men the man pulled a pocket knife and stabbed Officer Hogsett and the other man to death. The man also stabbed and wounded another officer before being taken into custody. Fearing the citizens would lynch the suspect, he was taken to Fort Scott to be locked up.
The suspect was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 17 years hard labor.
Bio
- Age 25
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Weapon Edged weapon; Knife
- Offender Sentenced to 17 years
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View all 5 ReflectionsRest in Peace, Officer Hogsett. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
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