Constable Miles Huntsman, Amador County Constable's Office, California

Constable Miles Huntsman

Amador County Constable's Office, California

End of Watch Thursday, July 26, 1860

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Miles Huntsman

Constable Huntsman was shot and killed as he attempted to serve a warrant on a Native American who had been accused of stealing a horse. The suspect opened fire on Constable Huntsman as he served the warrant, killing him.

A citizen who was accompanying Constable Huntsman returned fire, killing the suspect and another man who was with him. Several other members of the suspect's group attacked the citizen, inflicting fatal wounds.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

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Constable Huntsman,
On today, the 165th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Amador County.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

July 26, 2025