Charles Streb

Murdered

Charles Streb, a 25-year-old Special Deputy Sheriff, was tragically killed on July 24, 1911, while attempting to make an arrest in Melrose, Montana. The incident occurred at a local dance hall where a man was brandishing a handgun and threatening other attendees.

When Streb intervened to apprehend the individual, later identified as Frank Conley, a struggle ensued. During the altercation, Conley managed to shoot Streb, fatally wounding him. Conley fled the scene but was quickly captur ...Read More

Special Deputy Sheriff Charles B. Streb

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