United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch: Wednesday, July 17, 1907
Age:
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: July 17, 1907
Weapon Used: Gun; Unknown type
Suspect Info: Sentenced to 5 years
Deputy Marshal Morrison was shot and killed by three robbery suspects in Sasakwa City, Oklahoma. The three suspects shot and killed Special Deputy Marshal L.P. Dixon two days later during a search for the men. The three were apprehended after murdering Special Deputy Marshal Dixon.
Two were charged with the murder of Deputy Marshal Morrison. One was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to five years. The third suspect was charged with murdering Marshal Dixon. He was convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to two years.