Dodge City Police Department, Kansas
End of Watch Monday, July 21, 1884
Thomas C. Nixon
Assistant Marshal Thomas Nixon was shot and killed while on foot patrol. He was ambushed and shot by a former assistant marshal with whom he had a long standing feud.
The suspect was acquitted of murder charges in 1885, but reportedly killed in Texas in 1886.
Assistant Marshal Nixon had served with the agency for 11 years. He was buried in a cemetery at Dodge City Kansas which no longer exists.
Bio
- Age 46
- Tour 11 years
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Acquitted
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