Independence Police Department, Missouri
End of Watch Saturday, February 10, 1877
Add to My HeroesHenry H. Hughes
Deputy Marshal Henry Hughes was shot and killed while attempting to serve an arrest warrant.
The primary suspect was hung for his role in the murder. The second suspect was sentenced to death but the sentence was later commuted to 10 years in prison.
Deputy Marshal Hughes was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Executed
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