City Marshal Marion Marcus Coleman, Marlin Police Department, Texas

City Marshal Marion Marcus Coleman

Marlin Police Department, Texas

End of Watch Monday, September 18, 1905

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Marion Marcus Coleman

City Marshal Marion Coleman was shot and killed by a subject in retaliation for testifying in a court case.

Marshal Coleman and the county sheriff were walking from the courthouse to the train station when a man shot the marshal in the back with a double-barreled shotgun. The suspect was tried and acquitted.

Marshal Coleman was a Civil War veteran of the Confederate Army and had served with the Marlin Police Department for 20 years. He was survived by his wife and five children.

Bio

Age 59
Tour 20 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Acquitted

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City Marshal Coleman,
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 Marlin. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

September 18, 2025