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U.s. Edward R. Fink

Case from Wetumka, OK dated Nov 28, 1904

Victim Details

U.s. Edward R. Fink

Male

Southwest Asian (Indian / Pakistani)

Wetumka

OK

1904-11-28

40

U.s.

Edward R. Fink

06/26/2026

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In the early winter of 1904, the life of Deputy U.S. Marshal Edward R. Fink, a 40-year-old male lawman, was tragically cut short near the town of Wetumka, Oklahoma. On Monday, November 28th, while in the line of duty, he was shot and killed as he attempted to apprehend two individuals. Fink had been pursuing the men on suspicion of their involvement in the illegal whiskey trade, a prevalent issue in the Indian Territory at the time.

The fatal encounter occurred as Deputy Marshal Fink rode ...
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