Bio & Incident Details
Age: Not available
Tour: Not available
Badge # CHIEF
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 2/20/1898
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect: Shot and killed
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Chief Shumate was shot and killed while attempting to arrest an intoxicated man. During the arrest the suspect produced a revolver and shot Chief Shumate. Despite being mortally wounded, the chief was able to raise to his knees and shot the suspect four times, killing him.
