Undersheriff George Warburton, Powell County Sheriff's Department, Montana

Undersheriff George Warburton

Powell County Sheriff's Department, Montana

End of Watch Tuesday, April 20, 1920

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George Warburton

Undersheriff George Warburton was shot and killed by two men, wanted for robbing a local rancher, as he attempted to arrest them near Elliston. Later that day, when cornered by a posse, one of the suspects was shot and killed.

The other 17-year-old suspect was captured, convicted of second degree murder, and sentenced to 20 to 40 years in prison. He was released in 1941.

Undersheriff Warburton was a World War I veteran. He is survived by his wife.

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Age 28
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; Revolver
Offender One shot and killed

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Undersheriff Warburton,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served during WW I.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

April 20, 2020