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United States > U.S. Government > United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service > Deputy Marshal James O. Hager

Deputy Marshal

James O. Hager

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

End of Watch: Saturday, August 10, 1889

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: 1 week

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Location: West Virginia

Incident Date: 8/10/1889

Weapon: Gun; Unknown type

Suspect: Not available

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Deputy Marshal Hager was shot and killed from ambush at his home in Wyoming County, West Virginia. He had been appointed as a deputy marshal the previous week to fight illegal moonshining in the area. It is believed that he was assassinated as a result of his appointment.

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