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James White

Case from Junction City, KS dated Nov 18, 1901

Victim Details

James R. White

Male

Junction City

KS

1901-11-18

46

James

White

07/15/2026

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In the late hours of November 18, 1901, a disturbance in Junction City, Kansas, tragically cut short the life of 46-year-old James R. White, a male police officer. Officer White, in the company of his partner, Officer Robert Cooper, was called to address a commotion caused by members of the 14th Cavalry stationed at nearby Fort Riley. The situation quickly escalated, and in the ensuing chaos, both officers were fatally shot.

The lone gunman, a soldier from the cavalry, was promptly appreh ...
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