Colin McMillian

Murdered
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Colin McMillan, a 30-year-old railroad detective, was killed in the line of duty on New Year's Eve 1912 in Butte, Montana. He was attempting to apprehend a man who had just tried to murder a local businessman.

The assailant, seeking revenge after being reported to the police for attempting to sell stolen brass, went to the businessman's home and shot him through a window. McMillan, who was nearby, responded to the scene and pursued the fleeing suspect.

During the chase, the su ...Read More
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    Victim Details

    Colin McMillian

    Male

    Butte

    MT

    1912-12-31

    30

    Colin

    McMillian

    Yes

    11/28/2024

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