Deputy Marshal James O. Hager
United States Department of Justice - Marshals Service
U.S. Government
End of Watch: Saturday, August 10, 1889

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 1 week
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Saturday, August 10, 1889
Incident Location: West Virginia
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

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.