Deputy U.S. Marshal John Phillips

Deputy U.S. Marshal John Phillips

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

End of Watch Saturday, June 30, 1888

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John Phillips

Deputy Marshal John Phillips and Deputy Marshal William Whitson were shot and killed near Eufala, Indian Territory (present day Oklahoma), while attempting to arrest two men on a road leading to the Green Corn Dance festival.

When the marshals commanded the brothers to surrender they were met with gunfire and Marshal Phillips was struck in the head and killed instantly. Marshal Whitson was able to return fire before being fatally wounded.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location Oklahoma
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

arrest attempt

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John Phillips is my great uncle and I am thrilled to see someone else post that she is related too! Would love to chat with anyone who knows anything about John Phillips. Contact me at schelleycassidy@gmail.com.

Schelley Kerr Cassidy
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October 12, 2024