Line of Duty Deaths
1970s Losses
There are 6 line of duty deaths from the 1970s we have listed on the Montana Law Enforcement Museum web site.
- Game Warden Delbert E. Bloom
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End of Watch: June 2, 1979
Game Warden Bloom was killed in an airplane crash.
- Patrolman Michael M. Ren
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End of Watch: April 8, 1978
Patrolman Ren was shot and killed during a traffic stop while assisting a Lincoln Co Deputy Sheriff.
- Sergeant Donald E. Gregory
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End of Watch: January 27, 1976
Sergeant Gregory was accidentally shot and killed by another officer.
- Chief of Police Don Richard Williams
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End of Watch: January 7, 1974
Chief of Police Williams was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance.
- Game Warden Eugene Sara
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End of Watch: January 7, 1974
Game Warden Sara was shot and killed while providing back-up to COP Williams on a domestic disturbance.
- Patrolman Richard E. Hedstrom
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End of Watch: July 19, 1973
Patrolman Hedstrom was stuck and killed by a drunk driver.
