Deputy U.S. Marshal Leonard Armes

Deputy U.S. Marshal Leonard Armes | United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government
United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government
Deputy U.S. Marshal Leonard Armes

United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government

End of Watch Friday, April 20, 1860

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Leonard Armes

Deputy Marshal Armes was shot and killed near Topeka, Kansas, while attempting to serve a writ on a man wanted for mail robbery and resisting a marshal. Deputy Marshal Armes and the man argued in the suspect's home. When Deputy Marshal Armes told the man to come with him he was shot in the neck. The suspect turned himself in and was later acquitted of the murder.

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Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Location Kansas
  • Weapon Handgun; Pistol
  • Offender Acquitted
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