City Marshal John Howard
Oklahoma City Police Department
Oklahoma
End of Watch: Tuesday, March 10, 1896

Biographical Info
Age: Not available
Tour of Duty: 1 day
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: Tuesday, March 10, 1896
Weapon Used: Rifle
Suspect Info: Convicted of murder

City Marshall 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, 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.