Police Officer Levi Washington Davis, Springville Police Department, Utah

Police Officer Levi Washington Davis

Springville Police Department, Utah

End of Watch Monday, May 7, 1860

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Levi Washington Davis

Officer Levi Davis succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained ten days earlier as he and a posse attempted to arrest a man wanted for stealing government livestock. The man initially agreed to surrender, but then opened fire on the officers.

The suspect and Officer Davis were both shot, and both died of their wounds on the same day ten days later.

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Age 24
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Friday, April 27, 1860
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Shot and killed

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Officer Davis,
On today, the 160th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Springville. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

May 7, 2020