Special Deputy Marshal William Nathan "Buck" Turner

Special Deputy Marshal William Nathan "Buck" Turner

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

End of Watch Friday, November 29, 1895

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William Nathan "Buck" Turner

Special Deputy U.S. Marshal Buck Turner was shot and killed while investigating illegal moonshine stills in Oconee County, South Carolina.

He encountered a local distiller in Walhalla and the man began arguing with him. During the argument, the man suddenly shot Deputy Marshal Turner before fleeing into a local store.

Deputy Marshal Turner was survived by his wife, 10 children, mother, and two siblings.

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Age 51
Tour Not available
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location South Carolina
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

alcohol violation

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