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Resided:
SD, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Dec. 19, 1890
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male
Agency
Dept:
U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs
SD
USA
Dept. Type:
Federal/Police
Hero's Rank:
Lieutenant
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
SD
USA
Fri. Dec. 19, 1890
Summary:
Lieutenant Bullhead was shot and killed during an attack by a group of American Indians. This photograph of Lieutenant Bullhead is used with permission of the Denver Public Library, Western HistoryGenealogy Department. A total of six officers from the United States Department of the Interior - Bureau of Indian Affairs were killed when they were attacked following the arrest of Chief Sitting Bull of the Sioux Indian tribe in South Dakota. After arresting the Chief the officers were traveling back to their headquarters when they were attacked by a group led by the chief's son. Four officers were killed and two were wounded in the attack. The Sioux Chief was also killed along with his son. The two injured officers later died of their wou
