Francis A. Colclough

Died on August 7, 1912

Age 53
Midvale P.D.
Homicide: Handgun

Night Marshal Colclough, 53, was killed during a gun battle in the Vienna Saloon with two armed robbers. One of the robbers was also killed. A suspect later identified as the second robber was arrested and convicted. The Utah Supreme Court overturned the conviction and the man was released. Four months after Marshal Colclough’s murder, the fiancé of his daughter was shot and killed while serving as a temporary officer for Midvale.

53
Midvale P.D.
Homicide: Handgun

Night Marshal Colclough, 53, was killed during a gun battle in the Vienna Saloon with two armed robbers. One of the robbers was also killed. A suspect later identified as the second robber was arrested and convicted. The Utah Supreme Court overturned the conviction and the man was released. Four months after Marshal Colclough’s murder, the fiancé of his daughter was shot and killed while serving as a temporary officer for Midvale.


Write On This Officer's Wall

One Response to “Francis A. Colclough”

  1. Rachel says:

    the picture is messed up on this site with that of another officer

    December 25, 1912 William C. Nelson, 21
    Midvale P.D.
    Homicide: Handgun
    Hired as a temporary special officer to augment the city’s police force during the holidays, William Nelson, 21, was shot to death while trying to quell a disturbance on Main Street. His killer was never identified.
    http://www.utahsfallen.org/fallen_cause.php

Leave a Reply

© 2009 Site by Beyond Design Media | Site Admin