Wild Bill’s Fatal Duel in Springfield | Jefferson City News

In a dusty Missouri town square on July 21, 1865, Wild Bill Hickok and Davis Tutt faced off in a legendary duel sparked by a simple debt. Firing nearly simultaneously, Hickok’s bullet struck true—Tutt fell dead. Arrested and put on trial, Hickok walked free after a swift jury verdict. The story exploded across the nation, cementing Hickok’s fame and setting the stage for the mythic Wild West. From marshal to gambler, Hickok’s life was a whirlwind of bullets and cards—ending in 1876 when he was shot dead while playing poker, clutching the infamous “dead man’s hand”: aces and eights. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/469e6622efd4d4f7