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- Apr. 09, 1878 -
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Dodge City Police Dept. Patch
Resided: KS, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Apr. 09, 1878
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male / 26 yrs. of age
Agency
Dept: Dodge City Police Dept. - KS
110 W Spruce St  
Dodge, KS   67801   USA
(620)225-8126
County: Ford
Dept. Type: Municipal/Police
Hero's Rank: City Marshal
Sworn Date: Unk
FBI Class: Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class: Firearm
Agency URL: Click Here
On The Job: 1 years
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location: KS   USA   Tue. Apr. 09, 1878
Summary: Marshal Edward Masterson was shot and killed after disarming a drunk man who was in violation of the town's ordinance against carrying guns. After taking the gun Marshal Masterson starting walking away but the man produced another pistol and shot him. Although mortally wounded, Marshal Masterson was able to return fire and fatally wound the suspect.

Marshal Masterson had served with the agency for a little over one year and was survived by his parents and brothers. He is buried in an unmarked grave at Maple Grove Cemetery, Dodge City, Kansas.

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