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William E. Tipton

Case from Portales, NM dated Apr 25, 1907

Victim Details

William E. Tipton

Male

White / Caucasian

Portales

NM

1907-04-25

William

E. Tipton

06/26/2026

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Deputy Sheriff William E. Tipton, who served with the Portales Police Department in Portales, New Mexico, met a tragic end on April 25, 1907. The incident that led to his death was a result of a confrontation with another officer who had been drinking.

On the day of the incident, Deputy Tipton encountered an intoxicated fellow officer. Concerned for public safety, Deputy Tipton requested that the officer surrender his firearm. However, instead of complying, the officer drew his gun and st ...
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