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Resided:
OR, USA
Born:
Unk
Fallen:
Apr. 23, 1913
Race/Sex:
Caucasian Male / 36 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept:
Jackson County Sheriff's Dept.
OR
USA
Dept. Type:
County/Police
Hero's Rank:
Sheriff
Sworn Date:
Unk
FBI Class:
Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class:
Firearm
On The Job:
4 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender:
No Info
Location:
OR
USA
Wed. Apr. 23, 1913
Summary:
Sheriff August Singler succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained the previous day while attempting to serve a warrant on a man. As Sheriff Singler approached the man's cabin the suspect opened fire, striking Sheriff Singler in the chest. Although mortally wounded, Sheriff Singler was able to return fire and shot the suspect six times, killing him.
Sheriff Singler was taken to Sacred Heart Hospital where he died the following day following an operation to remove the bullet.
Sheriff Singler had served with the agency for four years and was survived by his wife and eight children.
