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Special Deputy William Marvin Caple | Wichita County Constable's Office, Texas
Wichita County Constable's Office, Texas

Special Deputy

William Marvin Caple

Wichita County Constable's Office, Texas

End of Watch: Thursday, September 30, 1920

Biographical Info

Age: 35
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: September 30, 1920
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 25 years

Special Deputy Caple and Special Deputy William Toney were shot and killed while raiding a gambling house. Both deputies died at the scene of the shooting. Several suspects were arrested. One was convicted of murdering Deputy Toney and sentenced to 25 years.

Special Deputy Caple was survived by his wife.