Jewel Marshal's Office, Kansas
End of Watch: Saturday, March 14, 1885
Age: 39
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: March 14, 1885
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Town Marshal James Harrington was shot and killed while assisting the Rice County Sheriff with the capture of a horse thief.
The sheriff had tracked the suspect to a home near Jewel. As the sheriff, Marshal Harrington, and two deputies surrounded the home the suspect opened fire, killing Marshal Harrington instantly. One of the deputies shot and killed the suspect.
Marshal Harrington was a Civil War veteran, having served with the State of Illinois. He was survived by his wife.