Deputy Marshal Rufus Springs
United States Department of Justice - Marshals Service
U.S. Government
End of Watch: Friday, April 19, 1878

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Friday, April 19, 1878
Incident Location: South Carolina
Weapon Used: Rifle
Suspect Info: Not available

Marshal Springs was shot and killed by moonshiners as he and several revenuers raided a still in South Carolina. During the raid Marshal Springs stood outside of the still looking for suspects when a shot rang out, striking him. The rest of the officers on the scene fled the area.