Samuel Abner Weaver

Death by Force

Samuel Abner Weaver, 41, male, White/Caucasian, served as the town marshal of England, Arkansas, when he was fatally shot on April 30, 1902. Earlier that month he had arrested a local physician, who was jailed for several days and nursed a grudge. On the day of the killing, the doctor confronted Weaver in town. When Weaver warned he would arrest him again, the man drew a pistol and shot him. Weaver, though mortally wounded, returned fire and struck his assailant, who died the following day. Weav ...Read More

Town Marshal Samuel Abner Weaver

England Police Department, Arkansas, Fallen Officers

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