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Andrew E. Sheppard

Case from Bisbee, AZ dated Sep 16, 1920

Victim Details

Andrew E. Shep

Male

Bisbee

AZ

1920-09-16

51

Andrew

E. Sheppard

06/24/2026

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In the rugged landscape near a desolate, abandoned mine in Bisbee, Arizona, the life of Constable Andrew E. Sheppard, a 51-year-old male, was brought to a violent end on September 16, 1920. While on duty, he was investigating reports of two suspicious men seen loitering in the area. Accompanied by Charles Long, Constable Sheppard approached the individuals to question them. The encounter quickly escalated when the two men brandished firearms and opened fire on the lawman and his companion.
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    Does anyone remember the old story about Constable Andrew Sheppard's badge? I came across a mention ... ...Read More
    06/16/2024
    I’ve been reading about Constable Sheppard’s tragic murder, and I can’t stop thinking about hi... ...Read More
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    Does anyone else find it incredibly upsetting that we still don't know the full outcome of the inves... ...Read More
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