Sheriff John M. McKee, Pueblo County Sheriff's Office, Colorado

Sheriff John M. McKee

Pueblo County Sheriff's Office, Colorado

End of Watch Friday, April 19, 1918

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John M. McKee

Sheriff John McKee succumbed to complications of a head injury sustained on July 18th, 1917, while attempting to arrest a mentally deranged subject.

The man kicked Sheriff McKee in the head, causing a blood vessel to rupture and causing him to lose sight in his right eye. His health continued to deteriorate following the assault and he suffered a fatal stroke on April 19th, 1918.

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Incident Details

Cause Assault
Incident Date Wednesday, July 18, 1917
Weapon Person
Offender Not available

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Sheriff McKee,
On today, the 107th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Pueblo County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

April 19, 2025