Special Deputy Marshal J. Boley Grady

Special Deputy Marshal J. Boley Grady

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

End of Watch Sunday, July 17, 1898

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J. Boley Grady

Special Deputy Marshal Boley Grady and Deputy Marshal Bud Hill were shot and killed in Oklahoma while attempting to arrest a man for interrupting a religious meeting.

As they wrestled with the man the subject's father came into the room and shot both officers with a .45 caliber handgun.

The father was tried and acquitted of the murders in 1904.

Bio

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

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Location Oklahoma
  • Weapon Handgun; .45 caliber
  • Offender Acquitted

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Special DUSM Grady,
On today, the 125th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

July 17, 2023

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