Delaware Marshal's Office, Oklahoma
End of Watch Saturday, January 6, 1917
Add to My HeroesJohn Garritson
Posseman John Garritson and City Marshal Charles Bullock where shot and killed when Marshal Bullock led a posse of seven men pursuing the "Poe/Hart gang" for the armed robbery of a local store. The gang was trailed to a wooded area where a gang of fifteen men ambushed the Marshal’s small posse.
Posseman Gartison was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour 1 day
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsJohn,
On today, the 101st anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you to you and your fellow Officer who was also killed in that incident for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Delaware County.
R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol
January 6, 2018
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