Sheriff Fred A. Bigalow, Niagara County Sheriff's Office, New York

Sheriff Fred A. Bigalow

Niagara County Sheriff's Office, New York

End of Watch Monday, June 19, 1944

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Fred A. Bigalow

Sheriff Fred Bigalow succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained the previous day while attempting to arrest a suspect on Upper Mountain Road in Pekin.

The suspect had been located in a hayloft of a barn, and the sheriff was shot when he climbed onto the loft. Sheriff Bigalow was transported to Lockport City Hospital where he succumbed to his wounds the following day.

The suspect committed suicide a short time later.

Sheriff Bigalow had been sheriff for 9 years. He was survived by his wife, mother, and brother. His late father had also served as Niagara County Sheriff.

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Age 53
Tour 9 years
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Sunday, June 18, 1944
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Committed suicide

arrest attempt

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Sheriff Bigalow,
On today, the 80th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Niagara County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 19, 2024