Union Police Department, Mississippi
End of Watch Saturday, December 25, 1937
Add to My HeroesJohn James Speed
Town Marshal John Speed was accidentally shot and killed while he and a posse were searching for a suspect.
Marshal Speed had served with the Union Police Department for six years. He was survived by his wife and five children.
Bio
- Age 57
- Tour 6 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire (Inadvertent)
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
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