GEORGE W HOFFMAN

GEORGE W HOFFMAN Update officers information and/or submit photo of officer
Officer Rank: Deputy Sheriff
Memorial Panel: 25-E: 24
Department: Windsor County, Vermont, S.D.
End of Watch: April 29, 1900
Cause: SHOT
Age: 45
Years of Service:
Description: Deputy Hoffman and the Sheriff approached two escaped convicts huddled around a campfire. One of the suspects opened fire, striking Deputy Hoffman. Both lawmen were able to return fire, but the suspects escaped. Deputy Hoffman died from his wounds two days later. The suspects were apprehended two weeks later after a shoot-out with deputies and charged with murder.
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