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U.S. Army · United States 
William Reeves
1871
William Hicks Reeves served the U.S. Army.
How He Died
Manner
Homicide
Cause
Gunshot wound
Mechanism
Firearm
What Happened
Location: Tennessee
Weapon: Handgun; Revolver
Offender: Shot and wounded
Posseman William Reeves was shot and killed in Somerville, Tennessee, as he and a deputy marshal attempted to serve a writ. As the two officers questioned the suspect, the man pulled out a revolver and opened fire, killing Posseman Reeves.
The deputy marshal returned fire and wounded the suspect.
Posseman Reeves was a Confederate Army veteran of the Civil War.
Rest In Peace.
#2959
U.S. Marshals (ret)
March 1st, 2023
Weapon: Handgun; Revolver
Offender: Shot and wounded
Posseman William Reeves was shot and killed in Somerville, Tennessee, as he and a deputy marshal attempted to serve a writ. As the two officers questioned the suspect, the man pulled out a revolver and opened fire, killing Posseman Reeves.
The deputy marshal returned fire and wounded the suspect.
Posseman Reeves was a Confederate Army veteran of the Civil War.
Rest In Peace.
#2959
U.S. Marshals (ret)
March 1st, 2023
Service Record
U.S. Army
Also Served
United States Department of Justice - United States Marshals Service
Posseman
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