Jailer Henry Bugler

Photo of Jailer Henry Bugler
End of Watch: Wed, Jun 13th, 1866
Date of Incident: Not Known
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: Not Known
Age: 41

Incident

Jailer Henry Bugler was shot and killed when five well-armed men rode into town and attacked the jail.

Reportedly two members of Quantril's guerrillas had been arrested and were in the jail; a group of horsemen rode into town and demanded the prisoners be released. It is believed members of the Jesse James gang were among this group of horsemen.

Jailer Bugler is buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Independence, Jackson County, Missouri.

Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.

Agency

Jackson County Sheriff's Office Patch
4001 NE Lakewood Court
Lee's Summit, Missouri 64064
(816) 541-8017

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