Constable Rupert L. Haines, Burns Police Department, Oregon

Constable Rupert L. Haines

Burns Police Department, Oregon

End of Watch Wednesday, September 10, 1924

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Rupert L. Haines

Constable Haines was shot and wounded by a man who had been convicted of bootlegging. He said he shot Constable Haines because he feared he was about to be arrested again. Constable Haines never recovered from his wound and died 14 months later.

The suspect was convicted of assault with intent to kill and sentenced to 10 years.

Constable Haines was a World War I veteran.

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Age 55
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Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Monday, July 9, 1923
Weapon Handgun; Pistol
Offender Sentenced to 10 years

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Constable Haines,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served during World War I. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 10, 2024