City Marshal W. R. Shaver, Boley Police Department, Oklahoma

City Marshal W. R. Shaver

Boley Police Department, Oklahoma

End of Watch Monday, August 14, 1905

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W. R. Shaver

City Marshal W.R. Shaver was shot and killed while questioning a subject about a man he held a warrant for.

While speaking with the subject, the subject's brother approached and shot the marshal in the back with a rifle. Marshal Shaver fell from his horse but was able to return fire, killing the suspect. Marshal Shaver died 30 minutes later.

Marshal Shaver had served with the Boley Police Department for 15 years. He was survived by his wife and four children.

Marshal Shaver's great-great-grandson, Police Officer Stephan Gray, was shot and killed in the line of duty on April 15th, 2004, while serving with the Merced Police Department, California.

Bio

Age 35
Tour 15 years
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Rifle
Offender Shot and killed

warrant service

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City Marshal Shaver,
On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Boley. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 14, 2025