DeSoto Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Thursday, December 16, 1897
Willis Dearing
Marshal Willis Dearing was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a drunk man in a city street. The suspect had been asking for credit in a local bar and fired a shot into the street when the owner refused.
The man then shot Marshal Dearing as he attempted to arrest him.
Marshal Dearing was predeceased by his wife and five children. Four of his children were from his first wife.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsThe sacrifice you made that day in December for the City of De Soto will never be forgotten.
Chief Rick Draper
De Soto Police department
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