Gunfight at the O.K. Corral: Roll Call Sheet

While the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral is generally pretty well understood as far as the basics, I thought it might be best to still include an outline of those involved, for any help it may provide in understanding the full picture.

 

Date Proceeding Character Result/Notes
10/26/1881 Tombstone Streetfight 3 Dead, 2 Injured, 2 arrested
Wyatt Earp Special police with power to arrest; Uninjured, brought to trial following
Virgil Earp City Marshal & Deputy US Marshal; Injured, recouped at home
Morgan Earp Wells Fargo Stage Guard; Injured, recouped at home
Doc Holliday Authorized lawman by special appointment; Uninjured, brought to trial
Ike Clanton Cow-boy/rancher; Uninjured, filed complaint
Billy Clanton Cow-boy/rancher; Killed in battle
Frank McLaury Cow-boy/rancher; Killed in battle
Tom McLaury Cow-boy/rancher; Killed in battle
Johnny Behan County Sherrif; Fled scene
Billy Claiborne Cow-boy/rancher; fled scene
Wes Fuller Gambler; friend to cow-boys; fled scene
Billy Allen Unconfirmed status; in the area, friendly with cow-boys and conversated in build-up to fight

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