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Ambush of Virgil Earp

When
December 28, 1881
Where
Tombstone, Arizona
Part of
Gunfight at the O.K. Corral and the ambush of Virgil Earp

Virgil Earp was ambushed in Tombstone on December 28, 1881, losing the use of his left arm.

At about 11:30 pm on December 28, 1881, Virgil Earp was ambushed in Tombstone, Arizona. The attack, attributed to the Cowboys, resulted in Virgil losing the use of his left arm, marking a significant escalation in the feud.

Sources

  1. Virgil Earp Wikipedia, revision of 2026-06-10
  2. Gunfight at the O.K. Corral Wikipedia

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