Town Marshal H. C. Cash, Oliver Springs Police Department, Tennessee

Town Marshal H. C. Cash

Oliver Springs Police Department, Tennessee

End of Watch Wednesday, September 28, 1904

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H. C. Cash

Town Marshal H.C. Cash was shot and killed as he walked down a local street in Oliver Springs.

Marshal Cash, leading his 6 year-old son by the hand, was en route to an entertainment when a man stepped in front of him, pulled a pistol, and shot him four times. The suspect surrendered to the local sheriff but would not make a statement. The suspect had been arrested several times by Marshal Cash and the shooting was attributed to that fact.

The suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 20 years.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; Pistol
Offender Sentenced to 20 years

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Town Marshal Cash,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Oliver Springs.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 28, 2024