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John M. Rennix
- Nov. 25, 1910 -
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Resided: |
CO, USA
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Born: | Unk |
Fallen: | Nov. 25, 1910 |
Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male |
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Dept: | New Castle Marshal's Office
Town of New Castle, CO
USA |
Dept. Type: | County/Police |
Hero's Rank: | Marshal |
Sworn Date: | Unk |
FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
Weapon Class: | Firearm |
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Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: |
Bill Griffith
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Location: |
CO
USA
Fri. Nov. 25, 1910
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Summary: |
When New Castle Town Marshal Bill Griffith was dismissed and jailed for selling liquor to unauthorized persons, he swore revenge on his replacement, John Rennix. True to his word, he shot Rennix from a second floor hotel room as Rennix was crossing the street on November 25, 1910.
Griffith then killed one man and wounded another in a gun battle that expended an estimated 250 rounds.
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Disposition: |
After the battle ended, Griffith was found dead, though it is unknown whether he died from outside fire or he commited suicide. |
Source: |
Book http://www.state.co.us/gov_dir/cdps/academy/acmembk.htm
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