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GUNFIGHT IN TRUCKEE: THE TEETER – REED DUEL
By: Guy H. Coates
Teeter became best known following his single-handed arrest of Joseph
Tiereny in July 1873 after Tierney had stabbed a man to death in El
Dorado County. Teeter received a message that Tierney had a half-brother
who resided in Russell Valley, just north of Truckee, that he might be
headed that way. Teeter set out alone for Russell Valley. On the way, he
encountered a surprised Tierney. Before Tierney could resist, Teeter
drew his revolver and arrested him.
During the many years that Teeter served as Constable, James Reed served
on and off as his deputy. The two men competed for the more prestigious
elected office of town constable, with Teeter winning most of the time.
Although they cooperated together as lawmen, their friendly rivalry
began to evolve into an open conflict.
Reed was tough man whose reputation swelled following an incident when
he was attacked by a man wielding a large Bowie knife. Reed, who was
unarmed at the time, defended himself by picking up a large rock,
striking the on the head as he lunged at Reed, killing the man instantly.
