Deputy Marshal William Fields
United States Department of Justice - Marshals Service
U.S. Government
End of Watch: Sunday, April 10, 1887

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Sunday, April 10, 1887
Incident Location: Oklahoma
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Apprehended

Deputy Marshal Fields was shot and killed near Eufaula, Oklahoma, while he and another deputy marshal attempted to serve a warrant on a man for stealing from a railroad boxcar. As the marshals rode up to a camp they recognized the man. The suspect suddenly grabbed a shotgun and opened fire, fatally wounding Deputy Marshal Fields. The other marshal returned fire and wounded the suspect, who was then arrested.