Guard William Leech
United States Department of Justice - Marshals Service
U.S. Government
End of Watch: Thursday, April 10, 1884

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

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Thursday, April 10, 1884
Incident Location: Oklahoma
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Acquitted

Guard Leech was shot and killed by another marshal during an argument while guarding prisoners near Garvin County, Indian Territory (present day Oklahoma). Guard Leech, who was black, had brought along a dog that was eating out of a frying pan. The other marshal ordered Guard Leech to remove the dog. As Guard Leech stood up the other marshal shot him in the chest, killing him. The marshal was charged with murder but pled that he didn't intend to shoot Guard Leech and was acquitted.