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Domestic News
October 3, 1861
The Nevada Democrat
Nevada City, Nevada County, California
What is this article about?
John Felter was shot and killed in the back by Edward Boyle in Merced County last week following a dispute. Felter died instantly from the wound under his left shoulder. Boyle, a long-time resident considered peaceable, has not been arrested.
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SHOT IN THE BACK.—A man named John Felter was killed in Merced county last week by Edward Boyle. There had been some dispute, and as the former turned to walk away, evidently with no idea of further trouble, Boyle drew a pistol and shot him in the back; the ball entered under the left shoulder, penetrating the vitals and producing instant death. The deceased was much respected for an industrious man and good citizen. Boyle has for years lived in this country, and was considered a very peaceable man. He has not yet been arrested.—[Mariposa Gazette.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
Merced County Shooting
John Felter Death
Edward Boyle
Pistol Killing
What entities or persons were involved?
John Felter
Edward Boyle
Where did it happen?
Merced County
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Merced County
Event Date
Last Week
Key Persons
John Felter
Edward Boyle
Outcome
john felter killed instantly by gunshot to the back; edward boyle not arrested
Event Details
Following a dispute, as John Felter turned to walk away, Edward Boyle drew a pistol and shot him in the back, the ball entering under the left shoulder and penetrating the vitals.