Deputy Sheriff Frank Hamilton, Riverside County Sheriff's Department, California

Deputy Sheriff Frank Hamilton

Riverside County Sheriff's Department, California

End of Watch Tuesday, April 9, 1895

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Frank Hamilton

Deputy Sheriff Frank Hamilton was shot and killed by a man who had threatened him.

Deputy Hamilton had greeted the man who responded with a racial epithet. After exchanging words Deputy Hamilton left the business he was checking on. The suspect also left, retrieved a revolver, and went in search of Deputy Hamilton. The man located Deputy Hamilton in an alleyway and opened fire. His first shot hit and killed an innocent bystander. Two more shots hit Deputy Hamilton who succumbed to the wounds the following day.

The suspect was convicted of first-degree murder on June 11, 1895, and sentenced to hang. One year later the California Supreme Court awarded him a new trial. In July of 1896, he was again found guilty of murder and sentenced to 60 years in prison. He was paroled on July 30, 1910.

Deputy Hamilton had served with the Riverside County Sheriff's Department for only four months.

Bio

Age 34
Tour 4 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Monday, April 8, 1895
Weapon Handgun; .44 caliber
Offender Paroled in 1910

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This day marks 163 years since your birth. Although you left us so long ago you have not and will never be forgotten. It took many years for your service and sacrifice to be discovered and acknowledged. now you can be assured your memory will live on forever.
Rest in peace Special Deputy Hamilton.

Elizabeth
Widow of Deputy Michael Haugen.
Riverside County Sheriffs Department

November 5, 2024