Special Deputy Walter Coffin, Boise County Sheriff's Office, Idaho

Special Deputy Walter Coffin

Boise County Sheriff's Office, Idaho

End of Watch Wednesday, April 18, 1883

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Walter Coffin

Special Deputy Walter Coffin was shot and killed as he and a posse attempted to arrest a man wanted for double murder.

The man opened fire on the posse, striking Special Deputy Coffin in the head and killing him. The man then escaped and was never apprehended.

Special Deputy Coffin had been deputized by the county sheriff earlier in the day to help with the arrest.

Bio

Age 29
Tour 1 day
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Never apprehended

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Special Deputy Coffin,
On today, the 140th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Boise County.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

April 18, 2023