Union City Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch Monday, December 4, 1922
Add to My HeroesDave Yates
City Marshal Dave Yates was shot and killed while investigating the sounds of gunfire. He stopped two men he saw to ask them about the shots.
One of the men, who was drunk along with the other, produced a gun and shot Marshal Yates.
The gunman was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to death. The other suspect was convicted of accessory to murder and sentenced to prison.
Marshal Yates was survived by his wife and child.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to death
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