Marshal William Henry Maeger

William Henry Maeger

Marshal William Maeger was shot and killed at the jail in the basement of the Old City Hall after arresting a man. When they arrived at the jail the man suddenly pulled a concealed pistol and shot Marshal Maeger.

The suspect, 42, was later arrested hiding in his home. He was convicted of murder, sent to prison, and paroled on July 19, 1927.

Marshal Maeger was survived by his wife and six children.