Deputy U.S. Marshal Miller Hurst

Deputy U.S. Marshal Miller Hurst

United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service, U.S. Government

End of Watch Sunday, October 11, 1885

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Miller Hurst

Marshal Hurst was shot and killed in Fentriss County, Tennessee, while he and another deputy marshal were transporting a prisoner. The marshals had arrested the man in Pickett County for moonshining and were returning him to Nashville when they were ambushed near Jamestown. Marshal Hurst was struck by shotgun blasts and killed. The other marshal was able to retreat and was not injured. The prisoner they were transporting was freed by the suspects and they all fled the scene.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location Tennessee
Weapon Shotgun
Offender Not available

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You paved the way for so many of us that have followed. Your bravery and sacrifice is greatly appreciated. You are a part of our local history, and from what I've heard and seen in the records, you were the bravest and best. Rest in Peace.

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April 9, 2025