Bio & Incident Details
Age: Not available
Tour: Not available
Badge # Not available
Cause: Gunfire
Location: Missouri
Incident Date: 2/15/1871
Weapon: Shotgun
Suspect: Arrested
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Deputy Marshal Jenkins was shot and killed in New Madrid, Missouri, by a man who's son had been confronted by the marshal. The suspect shot Deputy Marshal Jenkins with a shotgun as he stood in the doorway of his rooming house. Although mortally wounded, Deputy Marshal Jenkins pursued the suspect a short distance before collapsing. The suspect was arrested in connection with the murder.
