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U.S. Army · United States 
John Silcox
1894
John B. Silcox served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Marshal John Silcox was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a drunk man who was causing a disturbance at his home in Shelby City.
When Marshal Silcox told the man if he caused any more disturbance he would be taken to the jail the man drew his pistol and shot him. After falling to the ground, Marshal Silcox returned fire, but was shot several more times by the man.
The subject was convicted of Marshal Silcox's murder and sentenced to only three years in prison. He was pardoned by the governor in 1896.
Marshal Silcox was a Confederate Army veteran of the Civil War.
When Marshal Silcox told the man if he caused any more disturbance he would be taken to the jail the man drew his pistol and shot him. After falling to the ground, Marshal Silcox returned fire, but was shot several more times by the man.
The subject was convicted of Marshal Silcox's murder and sentenced to only three years in prison. He was pardoned by the governor in 1896.
Marshal Silcox was a Confederate Army veteran of the Civil War.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two daughters, three sons, and mother.
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
Shelby City Police Department
Marshal
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