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- Jul. 21, 1892 -
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US Marshal Patch
Resided: (Putnam County)
TN, USA
Born: Unk  
Fallen: Jul. 21, 1892
Race/Sex: Caucasian Male
Agency
Dept: U.S. Marshals Service
TN   USA
County: Putnam
Dept. Type: Federal/Police
Hero's Rank: Special Deputy Marshal
Sworn Date: 7/1892
FBI Class: Homicide - Gun
Weapon Class: Firearm
Agency URL: Click Here
On The Job: 1 days
Bio: Not Available
Fatal Incident Summary
Offender: No Info
Location:   Putnam County, TN   USA   Thu. Jul. 21, 1892
Summary: Special Deputy Marshal James Ballenger was shot and killed in Putnam County, Tennessee, while assisting a deputy marshal serve a warrant on a local postmaster. The postmaster had been charged by a U.S. Post Office inspector with violating postal laws by stealing a check from the mail.

The deputy marshal had deputized Special Deputy Ballenger and another man to assist with serving the warrant. As they approached the man he opened fire, killing Special Deputy Ballenger.

The subject fled the state after the murder.

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