Line of Duty Deaths
1890s Losses
There are 11 line of duty deaths from the 1890s we have listed on the Montana Law Enforcement Museum web site.
- Sheriff Dominick Cavanaugh
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End of Watch: December 23, 1898
Sheriff Cavanaugh was killed by his opponent in the previous election.
- Policeman Luke Curry
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End of Watch: November 19, 1898
Policeman Curry was shot by a business owner.
- Special Deputy Jack Allen
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End of Watch: January 24, 1897
Special Deputy Allen was deputized earlier in day of his EOW.
- Policeman Fred Parlin
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End of Watch: March 18, 1896
Policeman Parlin was shot and killed while investigating a shots fired call.
- City Marshall Perry Downing
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End of Watch: November 7, 1895
City Marshall Commodore Downing died from injuries after being struck by a street car.
- Policeman Frederick Kranbeck
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End of Watch: January 15, 1895
Policeman Kranbeck was killed during an explosion
- Policeman Dennis Daly
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End of Watch: July 4, 1894
Policeman Daly was killed during a riot over anti-Catholic symbols were displayed on a saloon.
- Patrolman John Flynn
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End of Watch: April 11, 1894
Police Officer Flynn was shot and killed when he interrupted a burglary.
- Deputy James Mackay
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End of Watch: May 13, 1893
Deputy MacKay died from gun shot wounds sustained 2 days before his death.
- Special Deputy William Rader
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End of Watch: May 9, 1893
Special Deputy Williams Rader was shot and killed in a shootout.
- Patrolman William Jordan
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End of Watch: June 24, 1892
Officer Jordan was shot and killed after interrupting a burglary.