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William Shoemake

Case from Calcasieu-parish, LA dated Oct 27, 1906

Victim Details

Name

William Shoemake

Gender

Male

Race

White / Caucasian

City

Calcasieu-parish

State

LA

Date Of Death

1906-10-27

Age At Death

30

First Name

William

Last Name

Shoemake

Last Updated

06/27/2026

Case Description

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In the quiet parish of Calcasieu, Louisiana, the life of 30-year-old Deputy Sheriff William Shoemake, a white male, was tragically cut short on Saturday, October 27, 1906. A dedicated officer of the law, Deputy Shoemake was killed in the line of duty while courageously attempting to apprehend a murder suspect.

The fatal encounter unfolded as Deputy Shoemake, as part of a posse, located the wanted man near a stretch of railroad tracks. The suspect, however, had no intention of being taken ...

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Deputy Sheriff William Shoemake

William M Shoemake (1882-1906) – Memorial Find a Grave

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Forum Posts (2)

Has anyone else been struck by how determined Lee Coleman was in seeking revenge against Deputy Shoe... ...Read More
09/25/2024

Hi everyone,
I just can't stop thinking about the community's reaction to Deputy Shoemake's murde... ...Read More
04/26/2024

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