Bassfield Police Department, Mississippi
End of Watch Thursday, November 13, 1913
Add to My HeroesVirgil B. Stamps
Marshal Virgil Stamps was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man who had been under the influence of cocaine for several days and was been terrorizing a logging camp at Cantwell, approximately three miles east of Bassfield.
As Marshal Stamps entered a home the man was in the subject opened fire with a shotgun, fatally wounding him. Despite his wound, Marshal Stamps returned fire and killed the subject.
Marshal Stamps also served as a deputy sheriff with the Jefferson Davis County Sheriff's Office. He was survived by his father and 12 siblings.
Bio
- Age 33
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 2 ReflectionsMarshal Stamps,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Bassfield.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
November 13, 2023
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