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Marshal James A. Houser | North Chattanooga Police Department, Tennessee
North Chattanooga Police Department, Tennessee

Marshal

James A. Houser

North Chattanooga Police Department, Tennessee

End of Watch: Tuesday, June 11, 1929

Biographical Info

Age: 63
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: June 11, 1929
Weapon Used: Shotgun; 16 gauge
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 10 years

Marshal Houser was shot and killed as he and another marshal responded to reports of an intoxicated man brandishing a shotgun. As the marshals walked to the man's home the suspect suddenly ran out and shot Marshal Houser in the chest and stomach with a shotgun. The man was arrested by the other marshal.

On November 10, 1929, the 39-year-old suspect was found guilty of second degree murder and sentenced to 10 years.

Marshal House was survived by his wife, two daughters, and a brother.