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Marshal Jack G. Deitrick | Northport Police Department, Washington
Northport Police Department, Washington

Marshal

Jack G. Deitrick

Northport Police Department, Washington

End of Watch: Friday, March 25, 1910

Biographical Info

Age: 38
Tour of Duty: 12 years
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: March 25, 1910
Weapon Used: Rifle; Winchester
Suspect Info: Committed suicide

Marshal Deitrick was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a male who had partially destroyed a neighbor's home with dynamite. The suspect fled to his cabin and refused to surrender. The suspect opened fire on Marshal Deitrick as he tried to kick the door in, seriously wounding him. The suspect then stood over the marshal and shot him in the abdomen. The suspect committed suicide as citizens were about to take him into custody.

Marshal Deitrick had served in law enforcement for 12 years.

This photograph of Marshal Deitrick, taken when he was a teenager, is the only known photograph of him known to exist.