Deputy Sheriff Maurice A. Bedell, Sr., Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office, Kansas

Deputy Sheriff Maurice A. Bedell, Sr.

Wyandotte County Sheriff's Office, Kansas

End of Watch Sunday, August 29, 1954

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Maurice A. Bedell, Sr.

Deputy Sheriff Maurice Bedell was shot and killed while he and his partner were transporting a suspect to the local jail.

They had just arrested the man for robbery. During the ride to the jail, the man was able to gain control of Deputy Bedell's partner's revolver and shot Deputy Bedell. The suspect escaped but was later shot and killed by other officers.

Deputy Bedell was survived by his wife and two children.

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Age 51
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Officer's handgun
Offender Shot and killed

arrest, prisoner custody, transport

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Deputy Sheriff Bedell,
On today, the 70th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Wyandotte County. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 29, 2024