Town Marshal Walter E. Richardson, Gulfport Police Department, Mississippi

Town Marshal Walter E. Richardson

Gulfport Police Department, Mississippi

End of Watch Wednesday, December 19, 1900

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Walter E. Richardson

Marshal Richardson was shot and killed when he responded to a disturbance involving a local pastor. As he spoke with the pastor the man's two sons approached the marshal from behind and one of them shot him several times in the back.

The suspect was captured the next day and taken to a tree near the scene of the crime and hanged.

Marshal Richardson had been with the agency for 1 year. At the time of his murder, Marshal Richardson had only 38 days left to serve as town marshal. He was survived by his wife.

Bio

Age 33
Tour 1 year
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Lynched

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Town Marshal Richardson,
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 Gulfport.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

December 20, 2025