Deputy U.S. Marshal James H. Short

Photo of Deputy U.S. Marshal James H. Short
End of Watch: Sat, May 26th, 1923
Date of Incident: Sat, May 26th, 1923
Cause of Death: Gunfire (Intentional)
Service Time: 1 year
Age: 46

Survivors

His wife Lucy and sons Tunis and Odell

Incident

Deputy Marshal J.H. Short was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a suspect on a warrant charging him with the illegal manufacturing of whiskey.

Agency

United States Marshal's Service (Western District) Patch
601 West Broadway
Louisville, Kentucky 40202
(502) 588-8000

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