Marion County Constable's Office, West Virginia
End of Watch Friday, December 1, 1922
Add to My HeroesWilliam H. Skinner
Constable William Skinner was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for making threats in Grant Town.
Constable Skinner had forced the man's cousin to leave the town several days earlier for causing a disturbance. When the cousin came to town he began to make threats against Constable Skinner, who attempted to arrest him. The man shot him with a .25 caliber handgun and then fled.
Constable Skinner was the elected constable of the Paw Paw District. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 49
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Wednesday, November 29, 1922
- Weapon Handgun; .25 caliber
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsConstable Skinner,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Marion County.
R.I.P.
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