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Albert Suverkrubbe
Incident
Marshal Albert Suverkrubbe succumbed to a gunshot wound suffered ten days earlier when he was shot as he interrupted two men during a burglary.
Marshal Suverkrubbe observed the men tampering with an oil tank in the Mobile and Ohio Railroad yards at approximately 0300 hours and then followed them into town. When he observed the two men attempt to break into a business he fired two warning shots at them.
The men were surprised by the shots and fled towards their car. A citizen, awakened by the shots, came to Marshal Suverkrubbe's assistance. As the two approached the suspects' car, one of the suspects opened fire with a .45 caliber rifle, striking Marshal Suverkrubbe in the abdomen. He and the citizen, who had a shotgun, returned fire as they fled. Marshal Suverkrubbe was taken to Covenant Hospital in Omaha where he died nine days later. A week later the car was found parked on Pierce Street in Omaha, with several dents from a shotgun blast. It had been stolen from a man on Murdo, South Dakota, a week before the shooting. A few days later two ex-convicts were arrested for murder.
Marshal Suverkrubbe was a WWI veteran. He had served as Fort Calhoun's marshal and night watchman for 2 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two sons, seven brothers, and two sisters.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
City Marshal Suverkrubbe gave the Fort Calhoun Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Fort Calhoun community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Military Service
Albert Suverkrubbe served in the the United States military before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Albert is the only officer of Fort Calhoun Police Department remembered here.
Albert is one of 97 officers killed feloniously in NE, 64.2% of the 151 remembered there.
Albert is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Albert 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 1932, 4 officers in NE were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 68 years on record. The heaviest was 1977, with 6.
In 1932, 210 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 8th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1932, 210 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 11th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Albert was 44. Of the 92 killed feloniously in NE whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 51; the middle age was 41. Albert had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Albert was 44. 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. Albert had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Albert was 44. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Albert had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 3.1% of these deaths in NE; August holds the most, 14.4%. Wednesdays: 14.4%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Fort Calhoun Police Department. The weapon recorded was rifle; .45 caliber, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 64.2% of all 151 deaths in NE, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle; .45 caliber, in 1% 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 rifle; .45 caliber, in 0% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle; .45 caliber, in 0% of these deaths.
Military Service
Albert Suverkrubbe served in the United States military before joining law enforcement.
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