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Constable Henson Pyle was shot and killed at Castaic Junction by his deputy, who had falsely claimed to have been robbed.
The officers traveled to Castaic to apprehend the alleged robbers. This was a ruse by the deputy to isolate Constable Pyle. The deputy fatally shot Constable Pyle as he slept near the train station, which consisted of a small, open hut. The story of the alleged robbers came under scrutiny, and the deputy eventually confessed to the crime. The investigation revealed that there was a disagreement between Constable Pyle and the deputy over the division of fees collected from their official duties.
The deputy, 28, was convicted of murder and was sentenced to life in prison. On October 1, 1923, he was pardoned by Governor William Stephens.
The location where Constable Pyle was killed is near modern-day Route 126 in Castaic Junction, Los Angeles County.
Constable Pyle was survived by his wife and three sons.
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Constable Pyle was survived by his wife and three sons.
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Constable Pyle served with the Ventura County Constable's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Ventura community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Ventura County Constable's Office has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Henson is one of 974 officers killed feloniously in CA, 53% of the 1,839 remembered there.
Henson is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Henson is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1897, 5 officers in CA were killed feloniously, the 82nd heaviest of 163 years on record. The heaviest was 1970, with 24.
In 1897, 52 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 137th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1897, 54 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 136th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
April holds 9.1% of these deaths in CA; October holds the most, 9.3%. Saturdays: 16.4%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Ventura County Constable's Office. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53% of all 1,839 deaths in CA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 7.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
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Ventura County Constable's Office has 2 officers remembered here, Henson among them.
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