John Sullivan

Death by Force

John Sullivan, a 48-year-old White male, was a man who had made his share of enemies. As the former chief of police in Spokane, Washington, he was known for his strict enforcement of the law. On the evening of January 5, 1911, Sullivan was at his home, sitting in his living room and reading the newspaper. Unseen, an assailant lurked outside his house, took aim, and fired a single shot through the window. The bullet struck Sullivan in the back, passing through his right lung. Despite the grave wo ...Read More

Captain John T. Sullivan

Former Spokane Police Chief John T. Sullivan is assassinated at his h