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Deputy Marshal

John Phillips

United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government

End of Watch: Saturday, June 30, 1888

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Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Location: Oklahoma

Incident Date: 6/30/1888

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Not available

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Marshal Phillips and Deputy William Whitson were shot and killed in Muskogee, Indian Territory (present day Oklahoma), while attempting to arrest two men at a dance hall. When the marshals commanded the brothers to surrender they were met with gunfire and Marshal Phillips was struck in the head and killed instantly. Marshal Whitson was able to return fire until being fatally wounded also.

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Deputy Marshal William Whitson United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government End of Watch: Saturday, June 30, 1888 Cause: Gunfire

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