Joe Mulholland

Death by Force

In the early hours of Sunday, October 1, 1905, in the bustling saloon district of Las Vegas, a newly appointed male night watchman named Joe Mulholland was shot and killed. The events leading to his death began with a dispute over a ring with a man named William McCarty inside Arthur Frye's saloon on First Street. The argument escalated, resulting in Mulholland striking McCarty, drawing his weapon, and taking him into custody.

After marching McCarty to the local lockup, Mulholland had a c ...Read More

Night Watchman Joe Mulholland

Vegas's first officer to die in the line of duty - Mayhem in the Desert

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