Roll of Honor
Incident
Sheriff Scott was shot and killed during a battle between the native Indians and the U. S. Cavalry. After the cavalry had attacked a group of about 500 they retreated and were seeking shelter in an irrigation ditch. Sheriff Scott was shot and killed when he lit his pipe.
Sheriff Scott had served with the Mono County Sheriff's Department and was the 1st Sheriff of Mono County.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
164 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Sheriff Scott gave the Mono County Sheriff's Office 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Bridgeport community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sheriff N. F. Scott is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In CA, 974 of 1,837 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53% of this state's fallen. That is 1.2 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Mono County Sheriff's Office, 5 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. N. F. Scott's cause is highlighted.
How N. F. Scott Compares
Offender Outcome
Not available
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. N. F. Scott is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. N. F. Scott was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
4 officers from Mono County Sheriff's Office are honored on badge.nw.
