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City Marshal Hugh Myers was shot and killed at approximately 9:00 pm while attempting to arrest two men who were firing guns in the town.
When he went to their location to arrest them he was shot in the stomach and fatally wounded. He was able to return fire at the suspects. Both men were arrested and charged with his murder.
City Marshal Myers' killer was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison. The other suspect died in jail on June 25, 1902.
Marshal Myers was survived by his wife.
Survivors
Marshal Myers was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
City Marshal Myers served with the Davis Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Davis community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, City Marshal Myers.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Felonious
George is the only officer of Davis Police Department remembered here.
George is one of 403 officers killed feloniously in OK, 69.2% of the 582 remembered there.
George is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
George 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 1900, 2 officers in OK were killed feloniously, the 51st heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 15.
In 1900, 86 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 74th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1900, 89 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 76th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
George was 45. Of the 335 killed feloniously in OK whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42.
George was 45. 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.
George was 45. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
May holds 9.7% of these deaths in OK; June holds the most, 11.4%. Saturdays: 16.1%.
May holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
May holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Davis Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.2% of all 582 deaths in OK, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 7.9% 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; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
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