Posse Member Joseph Carl Akin

Posse Member Joseph Carl Akin

United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government

End of Watch Sunday, February 21, 1915

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Joseph Carl Akin

Posseman Joseph Akin was shot and killed in Bluff, Utah, while attempting to arrest a member of the Piute tribe for murder.

Several U.S. Marshals had organized the posse to assist with moving several of the Piute tribe members to a reservation. The subject was never tried for his murder.

Posseman Akin was survived by his wife, child, mother, and three siblings.

Bio

Age 26
Tour Not available
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location Utah
Weapon Handgun
Offender Never tried

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Joseph,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 21, 2025