City Marshal Edward J. Masterson
Dodge City Police Department
Kansas
End of Watch: Tuesday, April 9, 1878

Biographical Info
Age: 26
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, April 9, 1878
Weapon Used: Handgun; Pistol
Suspect Info: Shot and killed

Marshal Masterson was shot and killed after disarming a drunk man who was in violation of the town's ordinance against carrying guns. After taking the gun Marshal Masterson starting walking away but the man produced another pistol and shot him. Although mortally wounded, Marshal Masterson was able to return fire and fatally wound the suspect.