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The Youngest Younger Kills a Dallas Lawman

by | Nov 3, 2017 | True West Blog

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Deputy Sheriff Charles Nichols has a dubious distinction—the first Dallas County (TX) lawman to die in the line of duty, back in January 1871.  The incident is noted for another fact: one of the shooters was the youngest Younger brother, John (photo). Details are sketchy, but all of the participants supposedly were drinking.  Younger and a compatriot entered a store where Nichols and a pal were eatin


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