Deputy Marshal Rufus Springs

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

Deputy Marshal

Rufus Springs

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

End of Watch: Friday, April 19, 1878

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Age: 24

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Location: South Carolina

Incident Date: 4/19/1878

Weapon: Rifle

Suspect: Not available

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Marshal Rufus 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.

It is believed that the suspect had also been acquitted of killing Deputy Marshal Martin Van Buren Hendrix in 1877.

Marshal Springs is buried in Sardis Methodist Church Cemetery,
Buncumbe County, North Carolina.

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Your heroism and service is honored today on the one hundred and thirty-first anniversary of your death. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Loya

Phyllis Loya
mother of fallen officer Larry Lasater
April 24, 2009

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Line of duty deaths this year
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Gunfire deaths this year
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Auto-related deaths this year
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Rufus Springs

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