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Resided:
MT, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Apr. 16, 1959
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 40 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Montana Dept. of Corrections - State Prison
MT
USA
Dept. Type:
State/Corrections
Hero's Rank:
Deputy Warden
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
MT
USA
Thu. Apr. 16, 1959
Summary:
Deputy Rothe was shot and killed during a 35 hour convict rebellion at the Montana Sate Prison in which 16 guards were taken hostage. The ring leader of the convicts killed Deputy Rothe and then shot and killed himself as the Montana National Guard stormed the prison and regained control.
Deputy Rothe was survived by his wife, two children, two brothers, and two sisters.
