United States Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs - Office of Justice Services, U.S. Government
End of Watch Thursday, July 14, 1960
Add to My HeroesNathan Norman Bear
Captain Bear was accidentally shot and killed by another officer while investigating a kidnapping. The other officer mistook Captain Bear for a suspect in North Dakota.
Captain Bear had served with the agency for 9 years. He was survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 9 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
- Location North Dakota
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