Deputy Marshal Van Buren Hendrix
United States Department of Justice - Marshals Service
U.S. Government
End of Watch: Monday, February 12, 1877

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Monday, February 12, 1877
Incident Location: South Carolina
Weapon Used: Shotgun
Suspect Info: Acquitted

Deputy Marshal Van Hendrix was shot and killed in Greenville County, South Carolina, while he and several deputies attempted to arrest an escaped prisoner.

The officers had gone to the man's cabin and were greeted by shotgun fire. Deputy Marshal was struck and killed instantly. The suspect fled but later turned himself in at the sheriff's office. The man was tried and acquitted on grounds of self defense.