Special Deputy C. Arthur Lyman

End of Watch : May 22, 1934

During the summer of 1934 there were a series of deadly union riots in Minneapolis. Teamster truck drivers Minneapolis General Drivers and Helpers Union) went on strike in early May and staged a series of progressively violent demonstrations. During this time the Hennepin County Sheriff's Office swore in additional special deputies and the Minneapolis Police Department also swore in additional special policeman to assist with strike control. Minneapolis businesses also created their own "special deputies of the citizens alliance" to protect their livelihood's.

Minneapolis businessman C. Arthur Lyman, 44, considered a "prominent open-shop employer", was sworn in as one of the Sheriff's Office special deputies for strike duty. He was killed on Tuesday May 22, 1934 at "The Battle of Deputy Run."

Special Deputy Lyman was one of over 600 deputies and police officers that clashed with over 500 strikers at the Minneapolis City Market, some estimates put the combination of strikers, law enforcement officers and observers at 20,000 people. Deputy Lyman was assaulted by strikers, receiving a fracture skull and died later in the day. I have not found any information on any specific charges stemming from his death.

"The Battle at Deputy Run" killed Deputy Lyman and two strikers and left dozens injured on both sides of the skirmish lines. A Minneapolis Police Department special policeman, Peter Erath, who also assaulted on May 22, died on May 26, 1934 from his injuries.

Deputy Rodney Norberg

End of Watch : August 13, 1971

Deputy Rodney Norberg, 28, was killed in a helicopter accident while he and the civilian pilot were en route to a party near Lake Minnetonka.

Shortly after takeoff, the helicopter crashed in a cornfield near Highway 152 and Territorial Road in Maple Grove. The crash scene wasn't located until the next morning. The civilian pilot was also killed.

Deputy Norberg is survived by his parents.

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