City Marshal Floyd James Spencer

City Marshal Floyd James Spencer

Boynton Police Department, Oklahoma

End of Watch Sunday, January 22, 1950

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Floyd James Spencer

City Marshal Floyd Spencer succumbed to a gunshot wound sustained the previous day while attempting to arrest a drunk man.

The 53-year-old subject who shot him was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison. He was paroled in 1960.

Marshal Spencer had served with the Boynton Police Department for two years. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, and five sons.

Bio

  • Age 49
  • Tour 2 years
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Incident Date Saturday, January 21, 1950
  • Weapon Handgun
  • Offender Paroled in 1960

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Marshal Spencer,
On today, the 70th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Boynton. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

January 22, 2020

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