In memory of
Andrew J. Kite
1899
- Their country
- United States of America
- Killed that day
- August 20, 1899, aged 46
Their life
Deputy Sheriff Andrew Kite was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man in downtown Lake Butler. During the arrest, two of the man's brothers opened fire on Deputy Kite, fatally wounding him. One of the men was convicted of manslaughter, and the second was acquitted of the charges. Deputy Kite also served as town marshal for Lake Butler.
Survived by
He was survived by his wife, mother, two brothers, and sister.
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