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Deputy U.S. Marshal John Zeke | United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government
United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government

Deputy U.S. Marshal

John Zeke

United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government

End of Watch: Friday, February 16, 1872

Biographical Info

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

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: February 16, 1872
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Deputy Marshal John Zeke was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man who had robbed the railroad depot in Muskogee, Oklahoma. The suspect fled the scene pursued by a posse.