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United States > U.S. Government > United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service > Deputy Marshal John D. Kirby

Deputy Marshal

John D. Kirby

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

End of Watch: Thursday, March 5, 1896

Bio & Incident Details

Age: Not available

Tour: Not available

Badge # Not available

Cause: Gunfire

Location: South Carolina

Incident Date: 3/5/1896

Weapon: Rifle; Winchester

Suspect: Not available

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Marshal Kirby was shot and killed while he and two other marshals were arresting two moonshiners near Holly Springs, South Carolina. During the arrest one of the marshals put down his rifle, which the suspect picked up and use to shoot Marshal Kirby in the head.

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