Incident
Deputy Casebolt was shot and killed following a vehicle pursuit of two robbery suspects from Wauneta, Kansas. During the pursuit the two suspects stopped for gasoline in Fall City, Kansas. Shortly thereafter Deputy Casebolt arrived at the service station and was shot as he attempted to exit his vehicle. The suspects fled the scene. Both suspects were shot and killed three weeks later by officers in Pueblo, Colorado. Deputy Casebolt had been in law enforcement for two years. In addition to serving as a deputy he also served as the City Marshal and City Clerk for Cedar Vale City.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and five children.
In Our Keeping
- Permanent identifier
BO-US-KS-6D5ACB7A- Stewardship
- Maintained by NeuraWeb Global Inc.
- Added to badge.nw
- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
Honored here by 1 sentinel - 1 tribute.
Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew Baldwin. Claim this record.
This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.
Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Casebolt gave the Chautauqua County Sheriff's Office 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Sedan community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Casebolt.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Baldwin H. Casebolt 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 KS, 237 of 335 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 70.7% of this state's fallen. That is 16.5 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Baldwin H. Casebolt's cause is highlighted.
How Baldwin H. Casebolt Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Baldwin H. Casebolt is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Baldwin H. Casebolt was killed by gun; unknown type.