Special Agent Bert Wootan, Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

Special Agent Bert Wootan

Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad Police Department, Railroad Police

End of Watch Tuesday, August 25, 1914

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Bert Wootan

Special Agent Bert Wootan was shot and killed in the rail yards in Savannah, Illinois while attempting to remove trespassers from the area.

He had gone to a location near the viaduct where a hobo camp had been set up for several days. Three men in the crowd began to argue with him about moving. One of the men drew a revolver and shot Agent Wootan in the chest, killing him instantly.

The three men fled the area and it is not known if they were ever caught.

Special Agent Wootan was survived by his wife and two children.

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Age 27
Tour Not available
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location Illinois
Weapon Handgun
Offender Not available

trespasser

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Special Agent Wooten,
On today, the 111th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice as a Law Enforcement Officer.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 25, 2025