Chattanooga Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch: Saturday, July 16, 1932
Age: 31
Tour of Duty: 3 years
Badge Number: 537
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 15, 1932
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Shot and killed
Patrolman Mashburn was shot and killed while responding to gunshots he heard while on patrol. As he rounded a corner he encountered a gunman and a running shootout took place. Patrolman Mashburn was struck several times in the lower body. He was able to return fire and kill the suspect. Patrolman Mashburn was transported to a local hospital where he succumbed to his injuries the following evening.
Patrolman Mashburn had been with the agency for three years.