United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch Wednesday, December 8, 1880
Add to My HeroesJohn Byron Hardie
Deputy Marshal John Hardie was shot and killed in Marshall County, Alabama, while he and two other federal agents attempted to serve a warrant for illicit distilling.
As they approached the still they encountered several men. When Deputy Marshal Hardie identified himself and began to say he had a warrant one of the men opened fire, striking him in the head with a shotgun blast. One of the other agents was wounded in the leg as he attempted to take cover.
Bio
- Age 31
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Alabama
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Not available
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsDUSM Hardie,
On today, the 140th 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
December 8, 2020
