City Marshal David Gordon, Columbus Police Department, Kansas

City Marshal David Gordon

Columbus Police Department, Kansas

End of Watch Friday, March 16, 1888

David Gordon

City Marshal David Gordon was shot and killed by two brothers he was attempting to arrest for breaking into and looting the Gulf Depot.

Both brothers were convicted of Marshal Gordon's murder and sentenced to life in prison. On September 10, 1896, one of the brothers was shot and killed when he attempted to escape from Leavenworth Penitentiary.

Bio

Age 44
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to life

Most Recent Reflection

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Marshal Gordon,
On today, the 128th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Columbus.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

March 16, 2016