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

Deputy U.S. Marshal

Robert "Bob" Cox

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

End of Watch: Monday, April 14, 1890

Biographical Info

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

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: April 13, 1890
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Deputy Marshal Cox was shot and killed in Claremore, Oklahoma, after he and another marshal arrested a man for selling liquor at a barn dance. A father and son who witnessed the arrest decided they would free the suspect. As Deputy Marshal Cox retrieved his rifle from a closet the two opened fire on him, striking him in the neck and shoulders. The other marshal then exchanged shots with the two, who managed to escape with the prisoner. Deputy Marshal Cox died the following day.