Central Pueblo Marshal's Office, Colorado
End of Watch Friday, July 25, 1884
Add to My HeroesCasper Zweifel
Marshal Casper Zweifel was stabbed to death while escorting a prisoner to the town jail.
The man had been arrested for passing counterfeit silver dollars in a local saloon. As they walked to jail the man pulled out a knife with a 4-inch blade and stabbed Marshal Zweifel twice in the groin, severing his femoral artery. He bled to death within several minutes.
The subject fled the scene and was never apprehended.
Marshal Zweifel was a U.S. Army veteran. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 37
- Tour 1 week
- Badge Not available
- Military Veteran
Incident Details
- Cause Stabbed
- Weapon Edged weapon; Knife
- Offender Never apprehended
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsMarshal Zweifel,
On today, the 140th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just as a Law Enforcement Officer but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Army.
BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)
July 25, 2024
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