Sheriff Henry S. Burkhalter, age 45, was the Washington Parish Sheriff's Office's dedicated law enforcement officer in Louisiana. On April 7, 1899, Sheriff Burkhalter tragically lost his life due to an accidental shooting. He was riding with a posse in search of several family members wanted for murder. During the pursuit, one of the deputies was dismounting his horse when his shotgun was accidentally knocked against the saddle. The impact caused the shotgun to discharge, and the blast struck Sh
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