was assassinated while playing billiards in March 1882 .
: The opposing group included Ike Clanton , Billy Clanton , Frank McLaury , Tom McLaury , and Billy Claiborne . The Conflict: Why it Happened Gunfight at the O.K. Corral
: Tensions had been simmering between the Earps and the Cowboys for months, fueled by accusations of cattle rustling and stagecoach robbery . was assassinated while playing billiards in March 1882
The dust cleared with three Cowboys dead——while Virgil, Morgan, and Doc were wounded . Wyatt Earp emerged entirely unscathed . Gunfight at the O.K. Corral