Nicholls Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Saturday, December 6, 1902
Add to My HeroesTom R. Holton
Town Marshal Tom Holton was shot and killed as he attempted to arrest an intoxicated man with a rifle.
The suspect, who was walking the streets, terrorizing citizens with his rifle, shot Marshal Holton through his heart as he approached. The man then became desperate, firing at everything in sight. One of his bullets struck and killed a 13 year-old boy. The shooting ended when he received a shotgun blast in the back from an unknown citizen.
The suspect was convicted of the boy's murder and hanged at the Coffee County Jail in Douglass, December 18, 1903.
Bio
- Age 38
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Executed in 1903
Most Recent Reflection
View all 7 ReflectionsMarshal Holton,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Nicholls.
R.I.P.
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United States Border Patrol
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