Deputy Sheriff Howard C. McCallum, Otoe County Sheriff's Department, Nebraska

Deputy Sheriff Howard C. McCallum

Otoe County Sheriff's Department, Nebraska

End of Watch Wednesday, November 12, 1930

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Howard C. McCallum

Deputy McCallum was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a burglary suspect. The suspect had been summonsed to the county courthouse. When he was told he was going to be arrested the man pulled out a revolver and fled. Deputy McCallum was shot and killed just outside of the courthouse as he chased the man. The county sheriff shot and killed the suspect after a short foot chase.

Deputy McCallum was survived by his wife and six children.

Bio

Age 41
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; Revolver
Offender Not available

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Deputy Sheriff McCallum,
On today, the 90th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Otoe County.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

November 12, 2020