John Centers
1899
John Centers.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Deputy Marshal John Centers was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for disorderly conduct.
The shooter was then taken into custody by the county sheriff and a deputy. He was sentenced to life in prison but released after serving only three years.
Deputy Marshal Centers was a United States Union Civil War veteran and had served with the Jackson Police Department for 2 months.
The shooter was then taken into custody by the county sheriff and a deputy. He was sentenced to life in prison but released after serving only three years.
Deputy Marshal Centers was a United States Union Civil War veteran and had served with the Jackson Police Department for 2 months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and son.
Service Record
Also Served
Jackson Police Department
Deputy Marshal
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