United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch: Saturday, October 13, 1900
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: October 13, 1900
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Apprehended
Deputy Marshal Taylor was shot and killed by a prisoner in Pawnee, Oklahoma. Deputy Marshal Taylor, another deputy marshal, and the prisoner were sitting in a room when a the prisoner suddenly jumped up with a handgun and shot Deputy Marshal Taylor twice, killing him.
The suspect fled the area but was arrested a short time later.
Deputy Marshal Taylor was survived by his wife, two sons, and two daughters.