Oklahoma City Police Department, Oklahoma
End of Watch Friday, June 14, 1889
Add to My HeroesJohn Howard
City Marshal John Howard was shot and killed by the man he replaced as city marshal just one day after being sworn in.
The suspect, angry about his dismissal and replacement, began shooting up the 100 block of West Reno Street. When Marshal Howard responded a gun battle ensued and Marshal Howard was shot and killed.
The suspect was wounded. He was tried and acquitted on self-defense, not unusual in a mutual combat situation for that time. However, the shooter was later convicted of murder and sentenced to death. His sentence was reduced to life in prison and the suspect was pardoned after serving eight years in prison.
Bio
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- Tour 1 day
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Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Acquitted
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