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Deputy U.S. Marshal J. Locke Ezzell | 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

J. Locke Ezzell

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

End of Watch: Friday, May 8, 1891

Biographical Info

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

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: May 8, 1891
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Not available

Deputy Marshal Ezzell was shot and killed while attempting to make an arrest in Franklin County, Alabama. He was waylaid and killed three miles from the town of Russellville; it is believed wildcatters were responsible.