Centralia Police Department, Washington
End of Watch Tuesday, June 30, 1903
Add to My HeroesJames C. A. Parsons
Marshal Parsons was shot and killed while watching a man at a local hotel who had made obscene remarks to several children. The man became disorderly and Marshal Parsons attempted to place him under arrest. A shootout ensued and Marshal Parsons was struck in the chest and fatally wounded.
The suspect fled into the woods with a posse in pursuit of him. On September 22, 1904, he was apprehended in Texas.
Marshal Parsons was survived by seven children. He was preceded in death by his wife.
Bio
- Age 55
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Revolver
- Offender Apprehended
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