JOHN J MONAGHAN

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Officer Rank: Deputy Sheriff
Memorial Panel: 11-E: 28
Department: Lincoln County, Nevada, S.O.
End of Watch: June 20, 1906
Cause: SHOT
Age: Unk
Years of Service: Unk
Description: Deputy Sheriff Monaghan was shot by rioting train riders as he attempted to restore order. The incident began when the train broke in two, which startled and then angered the passengers. The crowd attacked the railroad personnel and drove them from their posts. Deputy Monaghan was summoned and, upon attempting to restore order, was shot by the rioters. Three suspects were arrested.
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