Deputy Marshal Louis A. Conlee, Sprague Police Department, Washington

Deputy Marshal Louis A. Conlee

Sprague Police Department, Washington

End of Watch Tuesday, June 25, 1895

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Louis A. Conlee

Deputy Marshal Conlee was shot and killed while taking a prisoner from Sprague to Ritzville on horseback. The prisoner had hidden a small gun in his boot and retrieved it when Deputy Marshal Conlee was not looking. After shooting the marshal, he hid the body in sage brush and it was not found for several days.

The suspect was apprehended in Montana and returned to face charges. He was convicted of the murder and had appeals go all the way to the State Supreme Court.

Deputy Marshal Conlee had served with the agency for at least 5 years. He was survived by his wife, son, daughter, parents, and twin sister.

Bio

Age 41
Tour 5 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Convicted

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Deputy Marshal Conlee,
Please excuse my previous reflection. On today, the 130th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Sprague.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 25, 2025