Name not reported

Two Gros Ventre men, both American Indian, were held in the jail at Fort Benton, Montana, in 1875. According to a report that reached the War Department, a party of men took them from the jail and shot them both while they were still in handcuffs. The War Department said the killings would be investigated and those responsible punished.

Cause of death, as reported: Taken from custody and lynched. A report that reached the War Department says a party of roughs took two Gros Ventre men from the Fort Benton jail and shot them while they were still in handcuffs.

Reported by: War Department.

Source

• Watertown Republican, June 2, 1875, page 4 Watertown Republican, June 2, 1875