On October 31, 1903, Undersheriff Falkenburg was shot and killed by Indians in a battle that has become known as the “Battle of Lightning Creek.” Undersheriff Falkenburg was attempting to arrest the party of Indians who were charged with slaughtering game and killing livestock belonging to ranchers in eastern Wyoming. The Indians were later arrested, but released because they could not be positively identified.

Officer Edwards was stabbed in the chest while attempting to capture a suspect. After falling to the ground, he shot at the fleeing suspect but missed, got up, and then continued pursuing until he apprehended him. Officer Edwards died from his injuries two days later. Before his death, he told his father, “I did my duty and captured my man, and now am not afraid to die.”

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. Lietenant King and Officer John Baxter responded to the store. As they entered the store, Keefe fired two shots in rapid succession killing both officers.

On May 29, 1909, Sheriff Bath had ridden to a location near Woods Landing in Albany County. Sheriff Bath had gone there to investigate a suspicious person identified as George H Sommers. Sommers shot and killed Sheriff Bath. Sommers was pursued by a mounted posse, but he escaped and was never apprehended.