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Which of Wyatt Earp's brothers was the Tombstone City Marshal during the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral?

  • Morgan Earp

  • James Earp

  • Virgil Earp

  • Warren Earp

Answer

Virgil Earp was the Tombstone City Marshal during the Gunfight at the O.K. Corral. He had more experience in law enforcement than Wyatt and made the decision to enforce the city ordinance prohibiting carrying weapons in town, leading to the famous shootout.
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