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Constable Bill Garsee was shot and killed while working on his farm. A car pulled up to his farm and the driver opened fire on Constable Garsee, striking him three times in the chest. Despite several witnesses, including his wife, and an exhaustive investigation by the sheriff's office and Texas Rangers, no suspects or motive was ever identified. Constable Garsee had served as constable for seven years and was paid a salary of $1 per year.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Garsee gave the Polk County Constable's Office 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Moscow community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Garsee.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Bill is the only officer of Polk County Constable's Office - Precinct 3 remembered here.
Bill is one of 1,462 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,423 remembered there.
Bill is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Bill 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 1984, 4 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 144th heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1984, 91 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 62nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1984, 104 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 59th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Bill had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Bill had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Bill had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 7.3% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Sundays: 16.2%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Polk County Constable's Office - Precinct 3. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,423 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 14.2% 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 gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 11-E
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