Diamond Town Marshal's Office, Indiana
End of Watch Sunday, April 9, 1905
Add to My HeroesAlbert Byers
Town Marshal Albert Byers was shot and killed during an altercation with a saloonkeeper as a result of his enforcement of local gambling laws.
As the saloonkeeper accompanied one of two citizens home who had been involved in a fight in front of a livery barn, Marshal Byers followed the two subjects. At approximately 7:00 pm, as Marshal Byers confronted the saloonkeeper, the conversation escalated to an argument leading to Marshal Byers striking the saloonkeeper on the head with his mace. The saloonkeeper pulled a revolver and fired once, striking Marshal Byers above his right temple, killing him almost instantly.
The suspect fled the scene, but later surrendered to the Parke County sheriff claiming self-defense for his actions. Marshal Byers had issued sweeping orders against local gambling rooms and slot machines, among them the suspect's saloon. The suspect had made several threats toward Marshal Byers for his enforcement actions.
Marshal Byers was survived by his wife and five small children.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Handgun; Revolver
- Offender Apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 8 ReflectionsMarshal Albert Byers was my great-great grandfather. It was a long time before I knew what happened to him. All I new was the he was shot in the line of duty.
So thank you for you service to your country and God Bless you.
Deanna (Maxwell) Kwasny
great-great granddaughter
December 20, 2016
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