Bio & Incident Details
Age: Not available
Tour: 11 months
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Location: Oklahoma
Incident Date: 7/31/1890
Weapon: Rifle; Winchester
Suspect: Shot and killed
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Deputy Marshal Sigemore was shot and killed by a prisoner while taking the man to Fort Smith, Arkansas, to face trial for murder. The two had made camp near Okmulgee. During the night the prisoner was able to grab a Winchester rifle and shot Deputy Marshal Sigemore, killing him.
The suspect remained at large for 4 years before being murdered by two friends who intended to collect the $500 reward for his capture.
Deputy Marshal Sigemore had served with the agency for 11 months.
