Guard Leech was shot and killed by another marshal during an argument while guarding prisoners near Garvin County, Indian Territory (present day Oklahoma). Guard Leech, who was black, had brought along a dog that was eating out of a frying pan. The other marshal ordered Guard Leech to remove the dog. As Guard Leech stood up the other marshal shot him in the chest, killing him. The marshal was charged with murder but pled that he didn't intend to shoot Guard Leech and was acqui
