City Marshal James Eli Parish, Bennington Police Department, Oklahoma

City Marshal James Eli Parish

Bennington Police Department, Oklahoma

End of Watch Tuesday, July 23, 1912

James Eli Parish

Marshal James Parish was shot and killed from ambush while confiscating cattle from a subject.

Marshal Parish had served judgement papers against the man before taking the cattle.

As he returned to town, he was ambushed by the man's two sons and killed. Marshal Parish managed to return fire mortally wounding one suspect. The other suspect was apprehended and charged with murder.

Marshal Parish had served with the Bennington Police Department for 2 years. He was survived by his wife and five children.

Bio

Age 33
Tour 2 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender One shot and killed; One apprehended

Most Recent Reflection

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Marshal Parish,
On today, the 104th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Bennington.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

July 23, 2016