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Resided:
WA, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Mar. 07, 1952
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 26 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
King County Sheriff's Office
WA
USA
Dept. Type:
County/Police
Hero's Rank:
Deputy
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
On The Job:
1 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
WA
USA
Fri. Mar. 07, 1952
Summary:
Deputy Silkworth was shot and killed when he and three other deputies responded to a robbery call at the Inglewood Golf and Country Club. Several suspects had tied up several employees and robbed them. One of the employees was able to free himself and went to his office to retrieve his handgun and call the police.
When the deputies arrived the victim thought it was the robbers returning and opened fire, striking Deputy Silkworth three times, killing him. Two of the other deputies were wounded.
The employee pled guilty to manslaughter and received a deferred sentence as long as he never possessed a firearm again. Five men and three women were charged with the burglary. Four of the suspects were never apprehended.
Deputy Silkworth had served with the agency for 14 months. He was survived by his wife.
