Union Pacific Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police
End of Watch Monday, March 28, 1910
Add to My HeroesEdward Scott
Special Agent Edward Scott was struck and killed by a train in the Union Pacific rail yards in Cheyenne, Wyoming.
He was searching for a pair of boxcar thieves who had been stealing from the yards over the past two weeks.
Special Agent Scott had served with the Union Pacific Railroad Police for two months and had previously served as a game warden.
Bio
- Age 30
- Tour 2 months
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Struck by train
- Location Wyoming
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsAgent Scott,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer.
R.I.P.
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