In memory of
Benjamin F. Milligan
1909
- Their country
- United States of America
- Killed that day
- January 7, 1909, aged 61
Their life
Deputy Benjamin Milligan was shot and killed in Boise City after arresting a man wanted in Texas.
Before taking the prisoner from the arrest location, Deputy Milligan allowed him to use a restroom as the deputy waited outside. When the suspect exited the restroom he was armed with a gun and shot Deputy Milligan, killing him. The suspect was never apprehended.
Deputy Milligan had served with the Cimarron County Sheriff's Office for only 6 months.
Survived by
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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