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Incident
Night Marshal John Myers was shot and killed when he interrupted the burglary of a bank in Stuart.
He had discovered five men inside of the First National Bank after they blew open the bank's vault. He exchanged shots with them as they attempted to flee. Marshal Myers was struck three times and bled to death as a result of his wounds.
The subjects fled back to Des Moines where their stolen vehicle was located. The subject identified as Marshal Myers' killer was apprehended in Omaha, Nebraska, May 3, 1923.
Marshal Myers had served with the Stuart Police Department for several years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three daughters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Night Marshal Myers gave the Stuart Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Stuart community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Night Marshal Myers.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Stuart Police Department has lost 3 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
John is one of 129 officers killed feloniously in IA, 57.1% of the 226 remembered there.
John is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
John 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 1921, 5 officers in IA were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1921, 248 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1921, 516 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
Who
John was 70. Of the 115 killed feloniously in IA whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 51; the middle age was 41. John had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
John was 70. 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. John had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
John was 70. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. John had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 10.1% of these deaths in IA; July holds the most, 16.3%. Wednesdays: 20.9%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 3 deaths at Stuart Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 226 deaths in IA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 11.6% 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.
His people
Stuart Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, John among them.
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