Town Marshal Ulysses Grant McCory, Salem Police Department, Indiana

Town Marshal Ulysses Grant McCory

Salem Police Department, Indiana

End of Watch Tuesday, August 11, 1914

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Ulysses Grant McCory

Marshal Grant McCory was shot and killed in an unprovoked attack while making his night rounds of the public square.

A few minutes after midnight, Marshal McCory was in front of the Independent Order of Red Mens' building when a subject shot him in the back of the head, killing him instantly.

The man surrendered a short time later to the sheriff claiming self-defense. The offender was twice indicted by the grand jury for first-degree murder, but he was acquitted after a second trial by a jury on November 20, 1915.

Marshal McCory was survived by his wife, two daughters, granddaughter, four sisters and two brothers.

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Age 43
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun; .38 caliber
Offender Acquitted

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Town Marshal McCory,
On today, the 110th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Salem. And to your Family and loved ones, I wish to extend my deepest sympathy.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

August 11, 2024