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John and Parker Morgan were deputized to arrest three men who were wanted fugitives from Limestone County. When the two Morgan brothers went to a house in Bosque County to make the arrest they were both shot and killed. One of the unnamed suspects was badly wounded and later his leg had to be amputated. A second suspect named Crowell was arrested in June of 1875 in Polk County. No information was found on the third suspect.
John Morgan was survived by his wife Mary and four children. Parker Morgan was single. No cemetery records or the burial location have been found for either John or Parker Morgan.
Survivors
John Morgan was survived by his wife Mary and four children.
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Deputy Sheriff Morgan served with the Bosque County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Meridian community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Bosque County Sheriff's Office has lost 4 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
Parker is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Parker is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Parker is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1874, 11 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 44th heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1874, 34 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 151st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1874, 35 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 152nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Parker was 28. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Parker had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Parker was 28. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Parker had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Parker was 28. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Parker had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 10.4% of these deaths in TX, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 13.1%.
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 4 deaths at Bosque County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was unknown weapon, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was unknown weapon, in 4.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was unknown weapon, in 0.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was unknown weapon, in 0.4% of these deaths.
His people
Bosque County Sheriff's Office has 4 officers remembered here, Parker among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 63-E
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