Deputy Constable James Henry Turner, Benton Police Department, Missouri

Deputy Constable James Henry Turner

Benton Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch Monday, July 18, 1921

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James Henry Turner

Deputy Constable James Turner was shot and killed by the town marshal of Piedmont when he attempted to arrest him for assault. A local attorney said the marshal attacked him when he went to the Piedmont Jail to interview a client. The marshal was arrested for murder, later tried, and acquitted.

Deputy Benton had served with the Benton Township Constable's Office for 20 years. He was survived by his four children.

Bio

Age 60
Tour 20 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Acquitted

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Deputy Constable Turner,
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 Benton. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

July 18, 2021