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. USGenWeb Project NOTICE: In keeping with our policy of providing free information on the internet, data may be used by non-commercial entities, as long as this message remains on all copied material. These electronic pages may not be reproduced in any format for profit, nor for commercial presentation by any other organization. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain express written permission from the author, or the submitter and from the listed USGenWeb Project archivist. submitted by burns@asu.edu