Line of Duty Deaths
1940s Losses
There are 6 line of duty deaths from the 1940s we have listed on the Montana Law Enforcement Museum web site.
- Sheriff William Holmes
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End of Watch: August 7, 1949
Sheriff Holmes died from exhaustion while fighting a fire.
- Policeman Leo Clinton Shonrock
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End of Watch: August 30, 1947
Policeman Shonrock was struck and killed by a vehicle.
- Patrolman Robert G. Steele
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End of Watch: November 2, 1946
Patrolman Steele was shot and killed while investigating a robbery.
- Policeman Frank Cavanagh
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End of Watch: July 3, 1946
Policeman Cavanagh was shot and killed while arresting a suspect.
- Undersheriff Edwin E. O'Donnell
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End of Watch: June 26, 1941
Undersheriff O'Donnell was killed in a plane crash while searching for suspects.
- Deputy Sheriff Lloyd J. Stringer
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End of Watch: March 11, 1941
Deputy Stringer was shot and killed after responding to the scene of a shooting.
