Kingston Police Department, Tennessee
End of Watch Monday, November 3, 1890
John Marshall Wester, Jr.
Town Marshal John Wester was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for drinking in public. As Marshal Wester approached the subject, the man produced a handgun and shot him in the abdomen.
Despite being mortally wounded, Marshal Wester returned fire, fatally striking the suspect in the head.
Bio
- Age 22
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsMarshal Wester,
On today, the 125th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Kingston.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
November 3, 2015
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