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Game Warden Arthur Hubbard was shot and killed as he and a local constable served a search warrant on a game violator near Trail, Oregon. After searching the suspect's cabin, the two officers were leaving when they encountered the man.
After a short exchange of words, the suspect lifted his rifle and shot Game Warden Hubbard, killing him.
The suspect was arrested the following day by the county sheriff. He was charged with Game Warden Hubbard's murder but later acquitted.
Game Warden Hubbard had served with the Oregon Game Commission for more than two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Game Warden Hubbard gave the Oregon Game Commission 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Salem community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Game Warden Hubbard.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Oregon Game Commission has lost 3 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Arthur is one of 115 officers killed feloniously in OR, 58.4% of the 197 remembered there.
Arthur is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Arthur is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1914, 1 officer in OR was killed feloniously, the 32nd heaviest of 75 years on record. The heaviest was 1931, with 5.
In 1914, 127 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 37th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1914, 127 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 45th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Arthur was 37. Of the 97 killed feloniously in OR whose age is recorded, half were between 36 and 51; the middle age was 43. Arthur had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6.5 years.
Arthur was 37. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Arthur had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Arthur was 37. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Arthur had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 11.3% of these deaths in OR; November holds the most, 12.2%. Thursdays: 13%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Oregon Game Commission, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 58.4% of all 197 deaths in OR, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause.
His people
Oregon Game Commission has 3 officers remembered here, Arthur among them.
Where
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