Name not reported

Two Gros Ventre men held in the jail at Fort Benton, Montana, were taken from it by a mob and shot, according to a report that reached the War Department. The report said the men were shot while 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 still in handcuffs.

Reported by: War Department.

Source

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