Deputy U.S. Marshal John Gatewood
United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch Saturday, February 2, 1839
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Deputy Marshal John Gatewood was shot and killed in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, as he and three other deputy marshals attempted to seize property as the result of a court order.
The marshals were attacked by a group of over 20 people and Deputy Marshal Gatewood was fatally wounded.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Alabama
- Weapon Handgun
- Offender Not available
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