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Policeman Robertson was shot and killed after arresting man for being drunk in public and for firing a firearm in public. The suspect, who was a friend of Policeman Robertson, had just lost his job at a local mine and began drinking and causing a disturbance at a local bar. Policeman Robertson was called to the scene and arrested the man.
The two walked back to the county jail and as Policeman Robertson opened the door the man suddenly pulled out his handgun and shot Policeman Robertson twice, once in the back and once in the back of the head, killing him.
The suspect fled the scene but was pursued by his brother and another man who witnessed the murder. He was caught a short distance away and returned to the jail. The man was convicted of Policeman Robertson's murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison.
Policeman Robertson had been appointed to the position of night policeman 2 years earlier. His term was set to expire at the end of the month.
Survivors
He was survived by eight brothers and sisters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Night Policeman Robertson gave the Eureka Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Eureka community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Night Policeman Robertson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Felonious
Alex is the only officer of Eureka Police Department remembered here.
Alex is one of 84 officers killed feloniously in UT, 60.9% of the 138 remembered there.
Alex is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Alex 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 1915, 1 officer in UT was killed feloniously, the 18th heaviest of 62 years on record. The heaviest was 1913, with 6.
In 1915, 152 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 26th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1915, 157 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 29th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Alex had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Alex had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Alex had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 7.1% of these deaths in UT; May holds the most, 14.3%. Sundays: 15.5%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Sundays: 15.2%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Eureka Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.9% of all 138 deaths in UT, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 31% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
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