United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch: Thursday, March 4, 1909
Age: 42
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Inadvertent)
Date of Incident:
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available
Deputy Marshal Buck Crews was accidentally shot and killed while en route to conduct a liquor raid near Panama City, Florida, with other officers.
He was riding in a boat across St. Andrews Bay when a rifle accidentally discharged, striking him in his side. He was returned to his home where he died on March 4, 1909.
Deputy Marshal Crews had served as a deputy marshal for several years and was assigned to the Holmes County District. He was survived by his wife and eight children.