Deputy U.S. Marshal William A. Byrd

Deputy U.S. Marshal William A. Byrd

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

End of Watch Saturday, January 16, 1897

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William A. Byrd

Deputy Marshal Byrd was shot and killed in Leslie County, Kentucky, while attempting to serve a warrant on a man wanted for shooting at another deputy marshal in an assassination attempt.

Bio

  • Age Not available
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

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

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DUSM Byrd,
Even though it’s been 125 years since your End of Watch you are still honored and remembered. I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

January 18, 2022

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