Town Marshal William H. Sheffield

William H. Sheffield

Town Marshal William Sheffield was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for being drunk in public.

During the arrest, the man drew his pistol and shot Marshal Sheffield. One of the shots also struck a bystander who rushed out of his store when he heard the commotion.

Marshal Sheffield was taken to a nearby hospital where he died five hours later.

Marshal Sheffield was survived by his parents and two siblings.