City Marshal John Tyler Pierce, Mitchell Department of Public Safety, South Dakota

City Marshal John Tyler Pierce

Mitchell Department of Public Safety, South Dakota

End of Watch Wednesday, April 9, 1884

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John Tyler Pierce

Marshal Pierce was shot and killed when he went to a local saloon to arrest the owner.

Marshal Pierce, who was unarmed at the time, was called to a saloon in town after the owner refused to close the bar, which was open past the hours allowed by city ordinance. When Marshal Pierce entered, the suspect drew a weapon and fatally shot him in the head.

The suspect was arrested and charged with murder, but was acquitted at trial.

Marshal Pierce' term as city marshal was about to expire and this incident occurred on his last day in office.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Acquitted at trial

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City Marshal Pierce,
On today, the 140th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the Union Army as a member of the 1st Vermont Cavalry Regiment during the Civil War.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

April 9, 2024