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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 ...Read More
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 ...Read More
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William E. Tipton
Male
White / Caucasian
Portales
NM
1907-04-25
William
E. Tipton
11/06/2025
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