Night Marshal John E. Jones

John E. Jones

Night Marshal John Jones was shot and killed while attempting to arrest men who were causing a disturbance inside a saloon.

Around 11:30 p.m., Watchman Jones responded to reports of loud and drunk men at the saloon. While attempting to place a few of the men under arrest, a man returned to the saloon and fired his gun, striking Watchman Jones in the head. He died around 3:00 a.m.

The men fled, but were apprehended. The shooter was transported to Las Vegas when men attempted to break him out of the Colfax County Jail and lynch him. He was sentenced to 99 years.

Night Marshal Jones was appointed night marshal in April 1903. He was survived by his wife, daughter, and brothers.