However , rather than arresting the men , the Suttons shot the Kellys .
On August 26 , 1870 , the Suttons were allegedly sent to arrest Henry and his brother William Kelly , who were both related by marriage to Pitkin Taylor , on a trivial charge .
Rather than arresting the men , the Suttons shot the Kellys .
On August 26 , 1870 , the Suttons were allegedly sent to arrest Henry and his brother William Kelly , who were both related by marriage to Pitkin Taylor , on a trivial charge .