United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch Friday, April 8, 1881
Add to My HeroesHenry Seagraves
Deputy Marshal Seagraves was shot and killed after he and another deputy marshal were ambushed during a robbery attempt. The two marshals were returning from Sumner County and stopped at a house in Macon County, Tennessee, for the night. While inside two men went to a nearby cabin and fired two shots in the air to attract the two men out. As both deputy marshals went to investigate the shot the suspect shot in their direction, striking Deputy Marshal Seagraves in the chest, killing him. The suspects then robbed his body and fled.
Deputy Marshal Seagraves had served with the agency for 2 years. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 50
- Tour 2 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Tennessee
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
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View all 8 ReflectionsToday is the 135th anniversary of your death. Many thanks for your service to our country at time when there was much lawlessness. Your sacrifice will always be remembered.
John Haseltine - Civilian
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