Deputy U.S. Marshal Bernard "Barney" Connelley
United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch Wednesday, August 19, 1891
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Deputy Marshal Bernard Connelley was shot and killed in the line of duty in Indian Territory (modern day Oklahoma) trying to execute a warrant for adultery.
The suspect was convicted of his murder and hanged in Fort Smith, Arkansas, on April 27, 1892; a second suspect was imprisoned in Detroit on a charge of manslaughter.
Deputy Connelley was predeceased by his wife and daughter.
Bio
- Age 42
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Oklahoma
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Hanged n 1892
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