United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch Monday, April 15, 1872
Add to My HeroesJim Ward
Special Deputy Marshal Jim Ward and seven other deputy marshals were shot and killed as he a group of ten marshals attempted to arrest a man for murdering a married couple.
The suspect was being tried in an Indian court since the murdered woman was Indian. As the deputies approached the courthouse, which was being held in a schoolhouse, several Indians exited and opened fire on them, killing eight of the ten marshals. The incident was named the Going Snake Massacre.
Deputy Marshal Owens succumbed to his injuries several hours after the incident.
Several Indians were arrested after the incident but all charges were dropped due to a lack of evidence or witnesses refusing to testify.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Oklahoma
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Charges dropped
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsSDM Ward,
On today, the 150th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country.
R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol
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