Bio & Incident Details
Age: 53
Tour: Not available
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Incident Date: 3/25/1911
Weapon: Handgun; Revolver
Suspect: Never identified
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Town Marshal Joseph Kashmetter was shot and mortally wounded as he was walking near the depot at approximately 0200 hours.
Marshal Kashmetter encountered two men who covered him with their revolvers and ordered him to throw up his hands. He obeyed and at the same time said, "I am the town marshal". At this both men opened fire, the bullets entering his chest and stomach. As the suspects fled, Marshal Kashmetter drew his revolver and fired several times.
Citizens attracted to the scene carried Marshal Kashmetter to the home of a local doctor where he died two days later. A posse failed to locate the suspects.
