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Special Policeman David M. Gray | Lexington Police Department, Missouri
Lexington Police Department, Missouri

Special Policeman

David M. Gray

Lexington Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch: Thursday, September 29, 1892

Biographical Info

Age: 39
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: September 29, 1892
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Acquitted

Policeman David Gray was shot and killed by one of two men while attempting to quell an argument between them in a saloon near the train station.

The suspect also shot and killed the other man. He was arrested and charged with two counts of murder. He was tried and acquitted of one charge, and the other charge was dismissed.