Deputy Sheriff Edward Scotten, Sumner County Sheriff's Office, Kansas

Deputy Sheriff Edward Scotten

Sumner County Sheriff's Office, Kansas

End of Watch Tuesday, September 2, 1884

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Edward Scotten

Deputy Scotten succumbed to a gunshot wound received three weeks earlier when he was attempting to stop several cowboys from shooting up the town. He was shot in the neck, causing paralysis until his death.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Tuesday, August 12, 1884
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

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Deputy Sheriff Scotten,
On today, the 140th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Sumner County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 2, 2024