United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch Wednesday, July 12, 1893
Add to My HeroesSherman Russell
Deputy Marshal Sherman Russell was assassinated in Muskogee.
Hard feelings existed between a man and Marshal Russell's family. Deputy Marshal Russell was shot and killed by a man hired to kill him while he was leaving church. The subject and the killer surrounded Deputy Marshal Sherman. The killer and the subject fled.
The man who hired the killer was apprehended and was convicted of murder and sentenced to death. On June 24, 1903, he was pardoned by President Theodore Roosevelt.
Deputy Marshal Russell was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
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Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Oklahoma
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsDUSM Russell,
On today, the 130th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
July 12, 2023
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