BERNARD KEARNS
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Officer Rank: Sheriff
Memorial Panel: 4-W: 26
Department: Holt County, Nebraska, S.O.
End of Watch: March 28, 1881
Cause: SHOT
Age: 25
Years of Service: 5
Description: Sheriff Kearns was shot when he attempted to arrest a group of rowdy cowboys and died at the scene. Deputy Connolly was also shot but survived his injuries. Three suspects were apprehended and charged with murder.
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