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United States > U.S. Government > United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service > Deputy Marshal Robert "Bob" Cox

Deputy Marshal

Robert "Bob" Cox

United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government

End of Watch: Monday, April 14, 1890

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Location: Oklahoma

Incident Date: 4/13/1890

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Not available

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Deputy Marshal Cox was shot and killed in Claremore, Oklahoma, after he and another marshal arrested a man for selling liquor at a barn dance. A father and son who witnessed the arrest decided they would free the suspect. As Deputy Marshal Cox retrieved his rifle from a closet the two opened fire on him, striking him in the neck and shoulders. The other marshal then exchanged shots with the two, who managed to escape with the prisoner. Deputy Marshal Cox died the following day.

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