Weston County Sheriff's Office, Wyoming
End of Watch Thursday, November 5, 1903
Bill Miller
Sheriff Bill Miller and Deputy Louis Falkenburg were shot and killed while attempting to arrest members of an Indian tribe wanted for slaughtering livestock belonging to local ranchers.
During the shootout, both officers received fatal injuries and five of the Indians were also shot and killed. No suspects were ever charged as none of the Indians could be identified.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Never apprehended
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Deputy Sheriff Louis Falkenburg
Weston County Sheriff's Office, WY
EOW: October 31, 1903
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsRIP Sheriff Miller. 110 years ago today you made the ultimate sacrifice for the people of Wyoming and the United States. You will never be forgotten.
Anonymous
November 5, 2013
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