Town Marshal Henry Lewelling, Arroyo Grande Police Department, California

Town Marshal Henry Lewelling

Arroyo Grande Police Department, California

End of Watch Tuesday, March 29, 1904

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Henry Lewelling

Marshal Lewelling succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained the previous night when he was shot in the chest while trying to break up a disturbance at a local saloon.

The suspect was arrested by a deputy following the shooting. The suspect was tried and acquitted on June 11, 1904.

Marshal Lewelling had served four months as the Town Marshall and had been a Deputy Sheriff for four years for the Arroyo Grande Police Department. He was survived by his wife and two children. He was buried in Saint Patrick's Cemetery in Arroyo Grande.

Bio

Age 41
Tour 4 years, 4 months
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Monday, March 28, 1904
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Acquitted

disturbance, alcohol violation

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Marshal Lewelling,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Arroyo Grande. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish t extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 29, 2024