West Des Moines Police Department, Iowa
End of Watch: Wednesday, March 1, 1933
Age: 43
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: March 1, 1933
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Committed suicide
Night Marshal Anthony Swatta was shot and killed when he responded to the sound of a gunshot in front of the Valley Junction City Hall. A man who had just shot his step-son shot the marshal as he approached.
The suspect then shot and killed himself.