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Miles Huntsman

Case from Amador, CA dated Jul 26, 1860

Victim Details

Miles Huntsman

Male

Amador

CA

1860-07-26

Miles

Huntsman

07/03/2026

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Miles Huntsman, a constable in Amador County, California, met a tragic end on July 26, 1860. He was shot and killed while attempting to serve a warrant on a Native American accused of horse theft. As Huntsman approached to serve the warrant, the suspect opened fire, fatally wounding him. This incident highlights the dangers faced by law enforcement officers during that era, especially in the volatile environment of the American West.

The immediate aftermath of Huntsman's death was chaotic ...
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