OFFICER:  THOMAS J. KING

DEPARTMENT:  Rawlins Police Department

DATE OF INCIDENT:  April 20, 1903 

DETAILS: Frank J. Keefe has long been a terror to his friends because of his known disposition to deeds of violence when drinking.  After several arrests, Keefe cherished a feeling of hatred for the officers who had arrested him.  On April 20, 1903, Keefe went to the Keefe's Commercial Company store.  He took down and loaded two rifles of the smokeless powder pattern.  Two shots were fired in the store.  Lieutenant King and Officer John Baxter responded and as they entered, Keefe fired two shots in rapid succession killing both officers.