City Marshal Charles Isaac Epperson
Boynton Police Department
Oklahoma
End of Watch: Thursday, June 25, 1925

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 2 months
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, June 25, 1925
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Not available

Marshal Epperson was shot and killed as he and another officer attempted to make an arrest. The suspect was able to gain control of Marshal Epperson's service weapon and hold the two officers at gunpoint. A second man suddenly ran up behind the officers and grabbed the second officer's weapon.

Marshal Epperson then attempted to regain control of his service weapon and the second suspect shot him as the two men struggled.

Marshal Epperson had served with the Boynton Police Department for 2 months.