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United States > U.S. Government > United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service > Deputy Marshal James H. Short

Deputy Marshal

James H. Short

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

End of Watch: Saturday, May 26, 1923

Bio & Incident Details

Age: 46

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Location: Kentucky

Incident Date: 5/26/1923

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Not available

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Deputy Marshal Short was shot and killed near Maulden, Kentucky, while attempting to serve a warrant on a man for illegally producing whiskey. The suspect fled into the nearby hills after shooting Deputy Marshal Short.

Deputy Marshal Short was survived by his wife.

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