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Police Officer Francis Heenan was shot and killed at 10:00 p.m. while attempting to arrest a man who was robbing the Canteen Saloon on Second and C Street in Marysville. Officer Heenan entered the building after hearing a gunshot. A man was attempting to run out the door after holding up the bartender and patrons, stealing more than $250. As Officer Heenan grabbed a hold of the suspect, the man drew his gun and fired, striking Officer Heenan. He died almost instantly. The suspect fled but was apprehended the next day. He was convicted of Officer Heenan's murder and hanged at Folsom State Prison on July 24, 1925. Officer Heenan had served with the Marysville Police Department for over 10 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two brothers, and three sisters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Heenan gave the Marysville Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Marysville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Heenan.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Marysville Police Department has lost 5 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Francis is one of 974 officers killed feloniously in CA, 53% of the 1,839 remembered there.
Francis is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Francis is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1922, 1 officer at Marysville Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1922, 8 officers in CA were killed feloniously, the 38th heaviest of 163 years on record. The heaviest was 1970, with 24.
In 1922, 228 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1922, 306 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Francis was 46. Of the 2 killed feloniously at Marysville Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 31.8 and 41.3; the middle age was 36.5. Francis had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Francis was 46. Of the 905 killed feloniously in CA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 43; the middle age was 35. Francis had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Francis was 46. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Francis had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Francis was 46. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Francis had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 20% of these deaths at Marysville Police Department; May holds the most, 40%. Mondays: 40%.
February holds 8.6% of these deaths in CA; October holds the most, 9.3%. Mondays: 12.9%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 5 deaths at Marysville Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 80% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53% of all 1,839 deaths in CA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 22.6% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Marysville Police Department has 5 officers remembered here, Francis among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 59-E
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