Deputy U.S. Marshal Robert "Bob" Cox

Deputy U.S. Marshal Robert
United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government
Deputy U.S. Marshal Robert "Bob" Cox

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

End of Watch Monday, April 14, 1890

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Robert "Bob" Cox

Deputy Marshal Cox was shot and killed in Claremore, Oklahoma, after he and another marshal arrested a man for selling liquor at a barn dance. A father and son who witnessed the arrest decided they would free the suspect. As Deputy Marshal Cox retrieved his rifle from a closet the two opened fire on him, striking him in the neck and shoulders. The other marshal then exchanged shots with the two, who managed to escape with the prisoner. Deputy Marshal Cox died the following day.

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  • Age Not available
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Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Location Oklahoma
  • Incident Date Sunday, April 13, 1890
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Not available
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DUSM Cox,
On today, the 135th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

April 14, 2025

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