Historical Events tagged with "cowboy"
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Crime & Law
Billy the Kid Killed by Sheriff Pat Garrett
July 14th, 1881 143 years ago
Billy the Kid was shot and killed by Sheriff Pat Garrett in the Maxwell House at Fort Sumner, New Mexico. After a series of escapes and a reputation as a notorious outlaw, Billy's run ended when Garrett confronted the outlaw inside the establishment. Following a brief exchange, Garrett fatally shot him, marking a significant moment in the history of the American West.
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