Marshal Salathiel Coffee "Sail" Aulgur, Marshall Police Department, Missouri

Marshal Salathiel Coffee "Sail" Aulgur

Marshall Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch Friday, September 7, 1900

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Salathiel Coffee "Sail" Aulgur

Marshal Aulgur was shot and killed when he interrupted three suspects robbing the Chicago and Alton Railroad depot. As the suspect's attempted to rob the ticket clerk Marshal Aulgur approached them from behind and ordered them to put their hands up. One of the suspects immediately opened fire, killing the marshal.

The suspects were charged with the murder but the first one to stand trial was acquitted. Charges against the other suspects were then dropped.

Marshal Aulgur had served in law enforcement for 8 years. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 63
Tour 8 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Acquitted

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Marshal Aulgur,
On today, the 125th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Marshall.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 7, 2025