The Early-Hasley War was already over in the fall of 1869, having racked up a number of
killings in Central Texas. But there was one more killing to wrap up this continuation of
the Civil War.
Pro-Confederate Sam Hasley was in a drunk and disorderly mood in Belton, firing his
pistol and riding his horse on the sidewalks. Marshal Cap Light ordered Hasley to cease
and desist. Instead, the rowdy pulled his gun. Light was faster and more accurate,
shooting Hasley to death.
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