Marshall County Sheriff's Office, Iowa
End of Watch Saturday, September 9, 1978
Add to My HeroesHarry Euban Davis
Jailer Harry Davis was shot and killed by a man who opened fire on the county jail's lobby using a high powered rifle at approximately 1:15 am.
Jailer Davis was sitting in the lobby when the man entered and opened fire from outside of the building in Marshalltown, firing a rifle and a revolver through the front windows. The subject was captured later in the day and charged with first-degree murder.
It is believed he mistook Jailer Davis for the county sheriff, whom he held a grudge against.
Jailer Davis had served with the Marshall County Sheriff's Office as a part-time jailer for only two weeks. He was survived by his wife and three children.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour 2 weeks
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Charged with murder
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