Chief of Police Jack McArthur, Antigo Police Department, Wisconsin

Chief of Police Jack McArthur

Antigo Police Department, Wisconsin

End of Watch Saturday, June 24, 1905

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Jack McArthur

Chief Jack McArthur was shot and killed by an escaped lunatic from the Oshkosh Asylum.

Upon hearing of the suspects presence near Antigo, Chief McArthur and a deputy sheriff went in search of him. About six miles from the city the suspect fired two loads of buckshot from ambush, killing Chief McArthur instantly. The deputy who was walking some distance behind the chief was not hit. The suspect was captured ten days later by the Langlade County Sheriff.

Chief McArthur was survived by his wife and three children.

Bio

Age 40
Tour 10 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Apprehended

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Chief McArthur,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Antigo.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 24, 2025