Town Marshal James Wright, Rogersville Police Department, Tennessee

Town Marshal James Wright

Rogersville Police Department, Tennessee

End of Watch Wednesday, February 13, 1907

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James Wright

Town Marshal James Wright was shot and killed while raiding a gambling resort in Rogersville.

A man in one of the rooms opened fire on Marshal Wright as he was being arrested. Despite his wounds, Marshal Wright returned fire and killed the subject.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Shot and killed

gambling

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Town Marshal Wright,
On today, the 117th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Rogersville.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 13, 2024