Sheriff Alexander Ramsey, Ellis County Sheriff's Office, Kansas

Sheriff Alexander Ramsey

Ellis County Sheriff's Office, Kansas

End of Watch Monday, June 7, 1875

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Alexander Ramsey

Sheriff Alexander Ramsey was shot and killed when he and a deputy encountered two horse thieves while traveling to Stockton, Kansas.

They observed a horse trail in Rooks County and went to investigate to see if the county's most wanted man and horse thief was involved. They encountered two men attempting to sell horses, and a shootout ensued. Sheriff Ramsey and one of the suspects were killed. The second suspect was wounded and apprehended but acquitted at trial.

When Sheriff Ramsey's 24-year-old wife was told of his death, she went into a state of shock and died a few days later.

Sheriff Ramsey was a Union Civil War Veteran.

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Age 27
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Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

arrest attempt, investigation

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Sheriff Ramsey,
On today, the 150th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the Union Army during the Civil War. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

June 7, 2025