Tempe Police Department, Arizona
End of Watch Tuesday, January 11, 1921
Add to My HeroesCyrus M. Spangler
Marshal Cyrus Spangler was shot and killed by two men when he responded to a robbery in progress at store at 6th Street and Mill Avenue.
An 11-year-old boy was also shot and killed and the proprietor was seriously wounded.
Three days later both suspects were shot and killed in a gunfight with immigration inspectors in Calabasas, Arizona.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Gun; Unknown type
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 10 ReflectionsMarshal Spangler,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Tempe.
R.I.P.
USBP
Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
January 11, 2021
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