John Baxter

Murdered

On April 20, 1903, in Rawlins, Wyoming, Police Officer John Baxter and Lieutenant Thomas J. Kling responded to reports of gunfire at a local store. The store owner, known for terrorizing his neighbors and law enforcement, had set up an ambush for the officers. Upon entering the store, both officers were fatally shot.

The assailant was convicted of manslaughter for the deaths of Officer Baxter and Lieutenant Kling and received a four-year prison sentence. Lieutenant Kling had previousl ...Read More

Police Officer John Baxter

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