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Constable Benjamin Martin was shot and killed by a restaurant proprietor he was attempting to arrest on a warrant for illegally selling liquor.
When Constable Martin told the man he was under arrest, he replied, ''Come and get me.'' As he started around the counter to do so, the man raised a shotgun and fired both barrels, killing Constable Martin instantly.
The 40-year-old suspect was found guilty of Constable Martin's murder and sentenced to 20 years in prison on December 6, 1902. He died in prison on June 22, 1908.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Town Constable Martin served with the Moweaqua Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Moweaqua community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Town Constable Martin.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Felonious
Benjamin is the only officer of Moweaqua Police Department remembered here.
Benjamin is one of 842 officers killed feloniously in IL, 63.9% of the 1,318 remembered there.
Benjamin is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Benjamin 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 1902, 7 officers in IL were killed feloniously, the 33rd heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1924, with 22.
In 1902, 104 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 49th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1902, 104 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 59th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Benjamin was 41. Of the 762 killed feloniously in IL whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 45; the middle age was 38.
Benjamin was 41. 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.
Benjamin was 41. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
February holds 5.8% of these deaths in IL; July holds the most, 10.3%. Saturdays: 15.8%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Moweaqua Police Department. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.9% of all 1,318 deaths in IL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 5.2% 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 shotgun, in 7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 6.3% of these deaths.
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