Wallace E.

Murdered
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The quiet town of Moscow, Idaho, was shaken to its core on August 4, 1901, by a violent incident that resulted in the death of 33-year-old Deputy Sheriff Wallace E. Cool. The tragedy began when a man named William Steffen rode into town on horseback, indiscriminately shooting at people. He fatally wounded the town doctor and injured a storekeeper before encountering Deputy Cool.

Deputy Cool, attempting to apprehend the armed Steffen, was shot and killed off his horse. The community was ...Read More
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  • Deputy Sheriff Wallace E. Cool - Officer Down Memorial Page (ODMP)

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    Victim Details

    Wallace E.

    Male

    White / Caucasian

    Moscow

    ID

    1901-08-04

    33

    Wallace

    E.

    Yes

    11/28/2024

    Forum Posts (2)
    Hey everyone,
    I've been researching the events of that tragic day in Moscow, and what really stoo... ...Read More
    10/05/2024
    Does anyone have more information on how the town of Moscow coped in the aftermath of Deputy Wallace... ...Read More
    12/31/2023
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