United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch Friday, July 3, 1903
Add to My HeroesJohn B. Jones
Deputy U.S. Marshal Jones was shot and killed on the Osage Tribe Reservation in Oklahoma while attempting to arrest a drunk man at an Independence Day celebration.
The man was standing at the top of a darkened stairway. As Deputy Marshal Jones attempted to talk him down the man raised a rifle and shot him, killing him instantly.
The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life.
At the time of his death, Deputy Marshal Jones also served as the constable for the city of Pawhuska and as a deputy sheriff for Osage Nation Indian Territory. He was survived by his wife.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Oklahoma
- Weapon Rifle
- Offender Sentenced to life
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsDUSM Jones,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
July 3, 2023
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