Deputy Sheriff William Larkin Stiles

Deputy Sheriff William Larkin Stiles | Humboldt County Sheriff's Office, Nevada
Humboldt County Sheriff's Office, Nevada
Deputy Sheriff William Larkin Stiles

Humboldt County Sheriff's Office, Nevada

End of Watch Sunday, November 8, 1908

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William Larkin Stiles

Deputy Sheriff William Stiles was shot and killed while serving civil papers to the owner of a ranch 90 miles northwest of Winnemucca, Nevada.

The man opened fire on Deputy Stiles, striking him three times, as he walked from the ranch house to the barn.

A suspect was charged with Deputy Stiles' murder but acquitted at trial.

Deputy Stiles had been a former member of the Arizona Rangers and had been deputized by the Sheriff to serve the court papers.

Deputy Stiles is reportedly buried in an unmarked/unknown grave in Old Pioneer Cemetery, Winnemucca, Humboldt County, Nevada.

Bio

  • Age 37
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Acquitted

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