Night Marshal Zachary T. Shipley
Flora Police Department
Illinois
End of Watch: Sunday, January 17, 1909

Biographical Info
Age: 60
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, January 17, 1909
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 30 years

Flora Night Marshal Zachary Shipley was shot and killed as a result of his enforcement of the local liquor laws.

Marshal Shipley was lured to a location on West North Avenue by a former mayor of the city who had discharged a shotgun to attract attention. When Marshal Shipley arrived to investigate the disturbance, he was shot in the neck and chin by the subject, killing him almost instantly.

The suspect, who had previously operated a local saloon, was arrested at his residence by the sheriff the following morning. He was later convicted of murder and sentenced to 30 years in prison.