Special Deputy Marshal James Roff

Special Deputy Marshal James Roff | United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government
United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government
Special Deputy Marshal James Roff

United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government

End of Watch Friday, May 1, 1885

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James Roff

Special Deputy Marshal James Roff, Deputy Marshal Jim Guy, Special Deputy Marshal Andy Roff, and Special Deputy Marshal Bill Kirksey, were shot and killed when their posse was ambushed while attempting to arrest several horse thieves near what is present day Calico Creek, Oklahoma.

Two of the suspects were shot and killed and two others were charged with murder. The two suspects who were charged were acquitted.

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  • Tour Not available
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Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Location Oklahoma
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Not available
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