Marshal

Tom Pierce

Bearden Police Department, Arkansas

End of Watch: Thursday, December 13, 1934

Biographical Info

Age: 63
Tour of Duty: 16 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 13, 1934
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Acquitted

Marshal Tom Pierce was shot and killed by another marshall after he fired at him first. Marshal Pierce had been showing signs of insanity. The marshal was acquitted.

Marshal Pierce had served with the Bearden Police Department for 16 years. He was survived by his wife and six children.