JAMES WILSON
Arizona Republican Newspaper
August 14, 1890

Prescott-The settlers in the eastern part of this county have 
been quite excited lately over the numerous thefts of 
horses.  Last Friday an organized search party found the 
thief in the Box Canyon where he had several fine 
animals hidden.  Several shots were exchanged but the 
man who proved to be a resident in the community named 
James Wilson escaped.  This morning he went onto the
ranch of John Munds and had two horses ready to take from 
the place when Munds surprised him and ordered him to 
throw up his hands.  Instead of doing so he attempted 
to draw a pistol but a shot from Munds rifle broke his 
arm.  He then attempted to draw his pistol with his 
left hand, when Munds fired again and killed him 
instantly.  Fifteen horses were found that had been 
stolen by him.