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City Marshal Thomas J. Little | Dustin Police Department, Oklahoma
Dustin Police Department, Oklahoma

City Marshal

Thomas J. Little

Dustin Police Department, Oklahoma

End of Watch: Saturday, August 20, 1927

Biographical Info

Age: 53
Tour of Duty: 12 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: August 20, 1927
Weapon Used: Officer's handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 10 years

Marshal Thomas Little was shot and killed during an investigation of illegal whiskey. After receiving a tip he located several gallons of whiskey and changed its location so the owner would not find it. Marshal Little returned later in the day with a man from town to help recover the whiskey. While on the scene an argument ensued between the two and the man shot Marshal Little with his own gun.

It is believed the whiskey belonged to the man Marshal Little recruited to help recover it. The suspect was found guilty of manslaughter and sentenced to 10 years.

Marshal Little had served with the agency for 12 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.