Town Marshal William R. Cruger, Princeton Police Department, Kentucky

Town Marshal William R. Cruger

Princeton Police Department, Kentucky

End of Watch Friday, December 29, 1882

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William R. Cruger

Town Marshal William Cruger was shot and killed by a man he had just arrested for drunk and disorderly conduct. The two men were walking up a set of stairs from the street to Marshal Cruger's office when the prisoner produced a gun, spun around, and shot Marshal Cruger in the head.

The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to 10 years. He was paroled in 1890.

Marshal Cruger was survived by his wife, child, mother, and siblings.

Bio

Age 34
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Paroled in 1890

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Marshal Cruger,
On today, the 135th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Princeton.

R.I.P.
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December 29, 2017