Okolona Police Department, Mississippi
End of Watch: Friday, February 22, 1974
Age: 61
Tour of Duty: 27 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: February 22, 1974
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Charged with murder
City Marshal Sam Watson was shot and killed as he entered the rear door of the police station after being called back to the station by dispatch.
The Justice of the Peace was arrested and charged with his murder.
Marshal Watson had served with the Okolona Police Department for 27 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.