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Marshal Davis was died of wounds he received five days earlier when he was attacked by an emotionally disturbed person. Marshal Davis was called to deal with an emotionally disturbed man who was armed with a shotgun and a knife. When Marshal Davis arrived the man attempted to shoot him, but the shotgun failed to fire. The man then attacked Marshal Davis with the knife, causing him to fall suffering a scull fracture. Marshal Davis died five days later. The suspect was adjudged insane and sent to the Fulton Insane Asylum.
Survivors
Marshal Davis was survived by at least three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
City Marshal Davis served with the Nelson Marshal's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Nelson community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, City Marshal Davis.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Hiram is the only officer of Nelson Marshal's Office remembered here.
Hiram is one of 527 officers killed feloniously in MO, 63.6% of the 829 remembered there.
Hiram is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Hiram 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 1917, 8 officers in MO were killed feloniously, the 12th heaviest of 146 years on record. The heaviest was 1920, with 16.
In 1917, 165 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 19th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1917, 169 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 24th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Hiram was 71. Of the 477 killed feloniously in MO whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48; the middle age was 39.
Hiram was 71. 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.
Hiram was 71. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
April holds 9.7% of these deaths in MO; December holds the most, 11%. Mondays: 14.6%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Nelson Marshal's Office. The weapon recorded was person, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.6% of all 829 deaths in MO, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 1.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 1.8% of these deaths.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 49-E
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