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Deputy Marshal Jim Williams
United States Department of Justice - Marshals Service
U.S. Government

End of Watch: Wednesday, June 5, 1889

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Wednesday, June 5, 1889
Incident Location: Oklahoma
Weapon Used: Rifle
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Deputy Marshal Williams was shot and killed as he and several other deputy marshals and posseman attempted to arrest a man near Wild Horse Creek in Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory (modern day Oklahoma). As Deputy Marshal Williams and another marshal entered the cabin's front door the suspect opened fire with a rifle, striking Deputy Marshal Williams. The other marshal returned fire and killed the suspect.

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