Special Deputy Marshal William "Bill" Kirksey

Special Deputy Marshal William "Bill" Kirksey

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

End of Watch Friday, May 1, 1885

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William "Bill" Kirksey

Special Deputy Marshal Bill Kirksey, Deputy Marshal Jim Guy, Special Deputy Marshal Andy Roff, and Special Deputy Marshal James Roff, were shot and killed when their posse was ambushed while attempting to arrest several horse thieves near what is present day Calico Creek, Oklahoma.

Two of the suspects were shot and killed and two others were charged with murder. The two suspects who were charged were acquitted.

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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Location Oklahoma
Weapon Gun; Unknown type
Offender Not available

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Special DUSM Kirksey,
On today, the 140th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for our Country.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

May 1, 2025