La Crosse Police Department, Kansas
End of Watch Monday, February 1, 1904
Add to My HeroesWilliam J. Talbott
City Marshal William Talbott was shot and killed by a local merchant he was attempting to arrest for public drunkenness. After the shooting the suspect gave himself up and was lodged in the Rush County Jail.
A week later the suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life.
City Marshal Talbott was survived by his wife and four children. He was a soldier for the north during the last year of the Civil War.
Bio
- Age 55
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 4 ReflectionsRest in Peace, City Marshal Talbott. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
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