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Night Marshal William H. Patton | Elaine Police Department, Arkansas
Elaine Police Department, Arkansas

Night Marshal

William H. Patton

Elaine Police Department, Arkansas

End of Watch: Sunday, July 28, 1940

Biographical Info

Age: 45
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 28, 1940
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Executed in 1941

Night Marshal William Patton was shot and killed while searching for a prowler at the home of a local doctor. The prowler, wounded by Marshal Patton's return fire, was apprehended a short time later after being trailed by bloodhounds.

The suspect was convicted of first degree murder and executed in the electric chair on June 6th, 1941.