Centralia Police Department, Washington
End of Watch Tuesday, June 30, 1903
James 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.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Revolver
- Offender Not available
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View all 5 ReflectionsMarshal Parsons: You are remembered today. Please accept a sincere thank you from the citizens of Centralia Washingto.
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