Bio & Incident Details
Age: 53
Tour: Not available
Badge # Not available
Cause: Assault
Location: Washington
Incident Date: 8/22/1940
Weapon: Person
Suspect: Convicted
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Marshal Chitty was beaten to death during a struggle with a suspect in Tacoma, Washington. Marshal Chitty was escorting two bank robbery suspects from a courtroom when the men attempted to escape and attacked him.
During the attack one of the men struck Marshal Chitty in the face, causing a fatal injury. Both men were charged and convicted of murder as a result of his death.
