Richfield Police Department, Utah
End of Watch Friday, August 5, 1921
Add to My HeroesLee Franklin Isbell
Marshal Lee Isbell succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained three weeks earlier when he was shot while attempting to arrest a man for being drunk in public.
During Marshal Isbell's rounds, he came across the man who was acting in a disorderly manner. He put the man in a car and told him to wait there for his friends to return. As the marshal continued his rounds, the man exited the car and went into a store. Marshal Isbell observed this and confronted the man to arrest him. The suspect then produced a revolver and shot Marshal Isbell in the hip.
Several citizens who witnessed the shooting subdued the suspect as he attempted to shoot Marshal Isbell a second time. Marshal Isbell was taken to a local hospital and then to his home, where he died.
The suspect was sentenced to five years for the murder.
Marshal Isbell was survived by his wife and ten children.
Bio
- Age 47
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Incident Date Monday, July 18, 1921
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Sentenced to 5 years
Most Recent Reflection
View all 12 ReflectionsCity Marshal Isbell,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Richfield. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.
R.I.P.
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