Roll of Honor
Incident
Town Marshal Albert Byers was shot and killed during an altercation with a saloonkeeper as a result of his enforcement of local gambling laws.
As the saloonkeeper accompanied one of two citizens home who had been involved in a fight in front of a livery barn, Marshal Byers followed the two subjects. At approximately 7:00 pm, as Marshal Byers confronted the saloonkeeper, the conversation escalated to an argument leading to Marshal Byers striking the saloonkeeper on the head with his mace. The saloonkeeper pulled a revolver and fired once, striking Marshal Byers above his right temple, killing him almost instantly.
The suspect fled the scene, but later surrendered to the Parke County sheriff claiming self-defense for his actions. Marshal Byers had issued sweeping orders against local gambling rooms and slot machines, among them the suspect's saloon. The suspect had made several threats toward Marshal Byers for his enforcement actions.
Marshal Byers was survived by his wife and five small children.
Survivors
Marshal Byers was survived by his wife and five small children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Town Marshal Byers served with the Diamond Town Marshal's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Diamond community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Town Marshal Byers.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Town Marshal Albert Byers is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In IN, 311 of 503 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.8% of this state's fallen. That is 7.6 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Albert Byers's cause is highlighted.
How Albert Byers Compares
Offender Outcome
Apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Albert Byers is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Albert Byers was killed by handgun; revolver.