Batavia Marshal's Office, Iowa
End of Watch Wednesday, August 1, 1917
Add to My HeroesWill R. Hanshaw
Marshal Hanshaw was shot and killed by a suspect who was high on morphine and threatening citizens of the town with a rifle. He went to the man's home and was attempting to reason with him when the man suddenly grabbed the rifle and shot him. The marshal was able to return fire hitting the suspect twice. Several citizens arriving on the scene shot and killed the suspect.
Marshal Hanshaw was survived by his wife and child.
Bio
- Age 40
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 5 ReflectionsOn the 100th anniversary of his death, we honor Town Marshal Will Hanshaw.
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