Died in custody
Fred G. Matthews
Fred G. Matthews, a man, was held at Fort Wayne when he died. According to a brief 1904 newspaper report, he was shot and killed by a private soldier on guard duty. The report says he was trying to escape, but the account is short, gives no date of death, and offers no other details about him or the circumstances.
Cause of death, as reported: Killed by staff. A brief report says a soldier on guard duty shot him.
Reported by: an unattributed brief report.