United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government
End of Watch Thursday, March 17, 1898
Add to My HeroesWilliam "Bill" Arnold
Special Marshal Arnold was shot and killed while he and the deputy marshal were arresting a man for drunk and disorderly conduct in Claremore, Oklahoma. Special Marshal Arnold had put a handcuff on one of the man's wrists when the man pulled out a .44 caliber pistol with his free hand and shot Special Marshal Arnold in the face, killing him. The deputy marshal returned fire and killed the suspect.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Location Oklahoma
- Weapon Handgun; .44 caliber
- Offender Shot and killed
Most Recent Reflection
View all 6 ReflectionsSpecial DUSM Arnold,
On today, the 125th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country.
R.I.P.
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