"Rufus Buck Gang"{July 28,1895}

Was an outlaw multi-racial gang of members who were part African American and part Creek Native American They operated in the Native American Territory of the Arkansas-Oklahoma area from 1895-1896.Formed by Rufus Buck,the gang consisted of Lewis Davis,Sam Sampson,Maoma July,and Lucky Davis.The gang began building up a small stockpile of weapons while staying in Okmulgee,Oklahoma until killing U.S. deputy marshal John Garrett on July 28,1895 the gang began holding up various stores and ranches in the Fort Smith area during the next two weeks.In one incident a salesman named Callahan-after being robbed-was offered a chance to escape if he could outrun the gang.When the elderly Callahan successfully escaped the gang killed his assistant in frustration.At least two women victims who were raped by the gang died of injuries.Continuing attacks on both locals settlers and Creek indiscriminately,the gang was captured outside Muskogee by a combined force of lawman and Native American police Creek Light Horse,led by Marshal S.Morton Rutherford,on August 10.While the Creek wanted to hold the gang for trial the men were brought before "Hanging Judge Isaac Parker where they were hanged on July 1,1896.