Cowley County Law Enforcement Officers Killed in the Line of Duty

Sheriff of Cowley County Albert Taylor Shenneman, Shot by young cowboy, January 25, 1883
Winfield City Marshall Fulton, Shot while attempting to quell domestic dispute, September 2, 1892.
Winfield Constable Hugh Hicks Siverd, killed by bootleggers at 9th & Main, October 25,1893.
Arkansas City Constable John Breene, wounded in a revolver duel with a burglar, November 20, 1906, died November 27, 1906.
Cowley County Sheriff A. O. Welfelt, Shot by borrowed gun while arresting burglar, Dec 1, 1906, died, January 27,1907
Winfield Policeman Dick Kreuger, Shot and killed while apprehending a stalker, September 3,1920
Cowley County Deputy Sheriff Robert Vest, killed in on-duty auto accident, January 17, 1964.

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August 11 1871, Newton KS., Mike McCluskie shoots and kills fellow deputy Billy Bailey.
August 19, 1871, Newton, KS. Hugh Anderson shoots and kills Mike McCluskie.
July 4, 1873 Medicine Lodge, KS., duel between Hugh Anderson and Art McCluskie
The above 3 incidents are part of a very interesting story. Here are some new working links:
Hide Park Gunfight Legend
A Timeline of the events
Wikipedia Entry
Complete List of Old West Gunfights
1877, Wichita, KS.,Sylvester Powell by Marshal Meagher.
May 11, 1894, Cottonwood Falls, KS.,Karl Kuhl a 20 year old employee of "The Courant.", shot by George Rose.
May 13, 1894, Cottonwood Falls, KS., Body of George Rose found hanging from railroad trestle.