Fall River Marshal's Office, Kansas
End of Watch Saturday, April 5, 1930
Add to My HeroesEvan Yoakum
Marshal Yoakum was shot and killed by a drunk man he had ordered out of town earlier in the evening. The man returned with a double-barreled shotgun. When Marshal Yoakum was notified of the man's return he met the man in a city street. The two exchanged fire and Marshal Yoakum was killed.
The 60-year-old suspect was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life. He died in prison March 24, 1956.
Bio
- Age 60
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Died in prison
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