Marshal Patrick H. Gunning, Kirkwood Police Department, Missouri

Marshal Patrick H. Gunning

Kirkwood Police Department, Missouri

End of Watch Tuesday, October 11, 1898

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Patrick H. Gunning

Marshal Patrick Gunning was shot and killed while attempting to break up a fight between two subjects in a barbershop on the 100 block of Main Street (modern-day Argonne Avenue).

Four men were taken into custody. One was charged with murder. He was convicted of fourth-degree manslaughter and sentenced to two years in prison.

Marshal Gunning had been appointed to the position only five days earlier.

Bio

Age 27
Tour 5 days
Badge Not available

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Sentenced to 2 years

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Marshal Gunning,
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 Kirkwood.

R.I.P.
USBP

Anonymous
United States Border Patrol

October 11, 2023