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Charles P. Eyser
- Sep. 30, 1916 -
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| Resided: |
Ft. Morgan CO, USA
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| Born: | Unk |
| Fallen: | Sep. 30, 1916 |
| Race/Sex: | Caucasian Male |
| | Agency |
| Dept: | Ft. Morgan Marshal's Office
Ft. Morgan, CO
USA |
| Dept. Type: | County/Police |
| Hero's Rank: | Marshal |
| Sworn Date: | Unk |
| FBI Class: | Homicide - Gun |
| Weapon Class: | Firearm |
| Badge: | 1 |
| On The Job: |
4 years
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Fatal Incident Summary
| Offender: |
John Swan
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| Location: |
CO
USA
Sat. Sep. 30, 1916
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| Summary: |
Charles Eyser had been the night marshal in Ft. Morgan for the past four years. On September 30, 1916, he stopped by the Manhattan Cafe and Rooming House as part of a bootlegging investigation. At the head of a stairway, he approached John Swan and a companion, both subjects of the investigation. When he advised them that he would have to search them and their hotel room, Swan pulled out a gun and shot Eyser just below the heart. Eyser was able to return fire and wound Swan before he collapsed.
Mrs. Godfrey Weimer was also killed in her hotel room by a stray bullet from Swan's gun.
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| Disposition: |
Swan was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in the State Penitentiary, but he escaped from the Morgan County Jail in 1917. |
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