City Marshal William Cornelius White

Photo of City Marshal William Cornelius White
End of Watch: Wed, Oct 26th, 1898
Date of Incident: Not Known
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: Not Known
Age: 47

Incident

Marshal White was shot and killed by a man who became upset with him. The suspect was able to obtain a shotgun and shot Marshal White in the street.

On January 14, 1899, the suspect was convicted of 4th degree manslaughter and ordered to pay a 500 dollar fine.

Information obtained from the Officer Down Memorial Page.

Agency

Bolivar Police Department Patch
211 West Walnut
Bolivar, Missouri 65613
(417) 326-5298

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