Tarpon Springs Police Department, Florida
End of Watch Saturday, August 27, 1921
Add to My HeroesRueben T. Jones
Marshal Rueben Jones was shot and killed in an assassination style killing while on a camping trip with family and friends.
He and a male friend were returning from a store when they were ambushed and killed. The suspects were never identified.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Gunfire
- Weapon Shotgun
- Offender Never identified
Most Recent Reflection
View all 11 ReflectionsMarshal Jones,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Tarpon Springs.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
August 27, 2021
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