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Albert Gibson
1877
Albert Gibson.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Location: Tennessee
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Offender: Acguitted
Deputy U.S. Marshal Albert Gibson was ambushed and shot at #45 Poplar Avenue in Memphis by his nephew.
Deputy Marshal Gibson was scheduled to testify in court regarding the counterfeiting charges against his brother-in-law. At 8:00 p.m., his nephew shot Deputy Gibson in the face and back, and he died at the scene.
The 23-year-old suspect was apprehended in Paducah, Kentucky, a few days later. After two mistrials, his third trial resulted in an acquittal.
Deputy Marshal was a Confederate soldier in the Civil War.
Weapon: Gun; Unknown type
Offender: Acguitted
Deputy U.S. Marshal Albert Gibson was ambushed and shot at #45 Poplar Avenue in Memphis by his nephew.
Deputy Marshal Gibson was scheduled to testify in court regarding the counterfeiting charges against his brother-in-law. At 8:00 p.m., his nephew shot Deputy Gibson in the face and back, and he died at the scene.
The 23-year-old suspect was apprehended in Paducah, Kentucky, a few days later. After two mistrials, his third trial resulted in an acquittal.
Deputy Marshal was a Confederate soldier in the Civil War.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and seven children.
Service Record
Also Served
United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service
Deputy U.S. Marshal
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