The gunfight at the O.K. Corral, which took place on October 26, 1881, in Tombstone, Arizona Territory, resulted in the deaths of three men. The primary figures involved in the gunfight were members of the Earp family, specifically Wyatt Earp, Morgan Earp, and Virgil Earp, and a group of outlaws known as the Cowboys.
On that fateful day, the following individuals lost their lives:
- Tom McLaury – A Cowboy who was shot during the exchange.
- Frank McLaury – Brother of Tom McLaury, he was also killed in the shootout.
- Billy Clanton – Another Cowboy who died in the confrontation.
In total, three Cowboys were killed, while the Earp brothers, along with Doc Holliday, managed to survive the incident, although they sustained injuries. The gunfight lasted about 30 seconds but has gone down in history as one of the most famous shootouts of the American Old West. This incident was fueled by ongoing tensions between the lawmen and the Cowboys, leading to a violent encounter that became legendary.