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City Marshal John Howard | Oklahoma City Police Department, Oklahoma Oklahoma City Police Department, Oklahoma

City Marshal

John Howard

Oklahoma City Police Department, Oklahoma

End of Watch: Tuesday, March 10, 1896

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: 1 day

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Incident Date: 3/10/1896

Weapon: Rifle

Suspect: Convicted of murder

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City Marshall Howard was shot and killed by the man he replaced as city marshal just one day after being sworn in. The suspect, angry about his dismissal and replacement, began shooting up the 100 block of West Reno Street. When Marshal Howard responded a gun battle ensued and Marshal Howard was shot and killed. The suspect was wounded. He was tried, convicted of murder and sentenced to death. His sentence was reduced to life in prison and the suspect was pardoned after serving eight years in prison.

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City Marshal Howard, the 116th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Oklahoma City.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
U.S. Border Patrol
March 10, 2012

 

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