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Deputy Marshal John Garrett | United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government

Deputy Marshal

John Garrett

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

End of Watch: Tuesday, July 30, 1895

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Location: Oklahoma

Incident Date: 7/30/1895

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Five executed

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Deputy Marshal Garrett was shot and killed while responding to a robbery at a town grocery store in Okmulgee, Indian Territory (modern day Oklahoma). The five suspects were apprehended and later hanged for the murder. Marshal Garrett was one of the few black marshals to bring order to Indian Territory.

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Deputy Marshal Garrett,
On today, the 116th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country. It took some time but your murderers finally got the justice that they deserved.

R.I.P.
USBP

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July 30, 2011

 

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