Union County Sheriff's Department, New Mexico
End of Watch Friday, July 2, 1909
Add to My HeroesJames I. Kent
Deputy Kent was shot and killed by horse thieves after tracking them to Colorado, just across the state line near Chico. As Deputy Kent and two other officers approached the house of the suspects he was shot and killed. Another officer was also wounded, but recovered. The suspect's later surrendered after being surrounded. Deputy Kent's killer was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to 5 to 7 years.
Deputy Kent was survived by his wife and an infant son.
Bio
- Age 34
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Colorado
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to 7 years
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