SAM GENTRY
Nov 21, 1893

Sam Gentry, a rancher living six miles south of Phoenix across the 
Salt River, was shot in his own house by Dee Brown on Sunday morning 
at 11 o'clock but the news of the attempted assassination did not 
reach the city until 4 o'clock pm while Brown passed through on 
horseback two hours earlier.  Gentry was shot through the left 
arm and in the forehead.

A Frenchman and neighbor of Sam Gentry brought the information 
to the Sheriff's office and when asked why he did not come 
earlier said, "Dee Brown, after he shot the old gentleman offered 
to bring a physician and said he would surrender himself to the 
authorities upon reaching Phoenix.  Believing he intended to do 
so no effort was made to hold him and medical aid was not 
immediately summoned.

Brown will be remembered as the man who was arrested some 
time ago and taken to Flagstaff charged with grand larceny 
or horse stealing and Sam Gentry was the principal witness 
that secured his release, for which good deed he was remunerated 
with cold lead.

Just what lead to the shooting is not definitely known but on 
Sunday morning Gentry came to the house and found Brown there 
quarreling with Mrs. Gentry. When the old man entered the room, 
Brown drew his revolver and fired twice ,both balls taking 
effect.

But little effort has yet been made to find Brown although the 
deputy sheriffs loaded their weapons and took a look over the 
city on Sunday evening.  He could not be found in the city and 
information that may lead to his capture has been sent in 
various directions.

Sam Gentry, the wounded man is well known in this vicinity as he 
has for many years resided in Arizona and is considered a 
well-to-do, quiet and law abiding citizen.

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