Waxahachie Police Department, Texas
End of Watch: Sunday, December 17, 1882
Age: 47
Tour of Duty: 6 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: December 17, 1882
Weapon Used: Handgun; .45 caliber
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Marshal John Spalding was shot and killed while coming to the aid of another marshal who was being fired upon. Marshal Spalding was shot in the head during the shootout. The suspect attempted to flee but was shot and killed by a posse.
Marshal Spalding had served with the Waxahachie Police Department for 6 years. He was survived by his wife.