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Marshal Wiggins was shot and killed when he interrupted a burglary in progress at a furniture store. He was struck on the head with a heavy object and then shot before he could draw his own weapon. His body was not found until the next morning. Four suspects, ages 20,26,30, and 33 were apprehended and sentenced to life in prison for Marshal Wiggins' murder. One was pardoned by Governor Edward F. Arn March 2, 1952.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Night Marshal Wiggins served with the Lyons Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Lyons community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Night Marshal Wiggins.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Benjamin is the only officer of Lyons Police Department remembered here.
Benjamin is one of 237 officers killed feloniously in KS, 70.7% of the 335 remembered there.
Benjamin is one of 15,741 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.2% of the 27,543 remembered there.
Benjamin is one of 17,629 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,910 remembered here.
33,910 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1936, 1 officer in KS was killed feloniously, the 59th heaviest of 112 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 8.
In 1936, 136 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 31st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1936, 136 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 38th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Benjamin was 44. Of the 211 killed feloniously in KS whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42.
Benjamin was 44. Of the 14,215 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
Benjamin was 44. Of the 15,849 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
March holds 6.8% of these deaths in KS; July holds the most, 11.4%. Mondays: 17.3%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Lyons Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 70.7% of all 335 deaths in KS, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 22.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.2% of all 27,543 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,910 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 42-E
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