william H. Scobee
Agency: Kansas City Police Department, MO
Officer Scobee born May 24, 1867, had five years of law enforcement experience. He was 53 and was survived by his wife, Ethel, and a daughter.
On May 9, 1920, Officer William H. Scobee was on patrol when he noticed some noise coming from the butcher shop near 800 East 14th Street. Upon approaching the butcher shop Officer Scobee came to a car with one occupant inside, who appeared to be waiting for someone. Officer Scobee thought this was suspicious and as such began questioning the occupant.
Moments later one of the companions returned and shot Officer Scobee in the back. Officer Scobee was pronounced dead on May 9, 1920 at 5:00 pm near the scene of the crime. Three suspects were taken into custody for the shooting.
Reflections:
I just learned of your existence today while doing some research. God Bless and I hope you have found peace patrolling the streets of heaven. Gone but Never Forgotten. Your 2nd Cousin 3x Removed.
Captain James B. Shrader; Audrain County Sheriff's Office
God bless you! I am a Scobee as well and I'm sure to meet you one day. You remind me of my grandfather, we must be related in some way. The Scobee's split up during the Civil War. Those for slavery stayed in the south, those against came to Missouri and then on to Kansas.
Mandy Scobee Reese
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