United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch: Thursday, July 31, 1890
Age:
Tour of Duty: 11 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 31, 1890
Weapon Used: Rifle; Winchester
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Deputy Marshal Sigemore was shot and killed by a prisoner while taking the man to Fort Smith, Arkansas, to face trial for murder. The two had made camp near Okmulgee. During the night the prisoner was able to grab a Winchester rifle and shot Deputy Marshal Sigemore, killing him.
The suspect remained at large for 4 years before being murdered by two friends who intended to collect the $500 reward for his capture.
Deputy Marshal Sigemore had served with the agency for 11 months.