United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch Thursday, September 27, 1883
Add to My HeroesLewis Merritt
Special Deputy Lewis Marshal Merritt and Special Deputy Marshal Addison Beck were shot and killed while attempting to arrest a suspect for whiskey violations.
They located the man in a cornfield in between Childer's Station (present-day Sallisaw) and Webbers Falls, Muskogee County, Indian Territory (present-day Oklahoma). As they attempted to arrest him and other men a shootout erupted and both officers were fatally wounded.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Oklahoma
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsSpecial DUSM Merritt,
On today, the 140th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country.
R.I.P.
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