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John A. Staley

Case from Witchita, KS dated Dec 06, 1910

Victim Details

Name

John A. Staley

Gender

Male

City

Witchita

State

Date Of Death

1910-12-06

Age At Death

First Name

John

Last Name

A. Staley

Last Updated

07/16/2026

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In the winter of 1910, a domestic disturbance call on December 6th would end in tragedy for the Wichita County Sheriff's Department in Texas. Deputy Sheriff John A. Staley, a 36-year-old male officer, responded to the report of a man assaulting his wife. The situation escalated dramatically upon his arrival, and Deputy Staley was shot and killed in the line of duty while attempting to intervene in the violent dispute.

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John A. Staley

Case from Witchita, KS dated Dec 06, 1910

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