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Fred Robinson

died June 14, 1894 · Canyon City, Colorado

Fred Robinson was working with a prison work crew in Canyon City, Colorado, in June 1894. According to the report, he ran off over the hills, jumping from rock to rock. A guard called on him to stop, and when he kept going, the guard fired and killed him.

Cause of death, as reported: Killed by staff. A guard shot and killed him while he was in a convict work gang at Canyon City, Colorado, according to a short wire report.

Reported by: short wire report.

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