Roll of Honor
Incident
Detective Alexander Mavity was shot and killed while attempting to recapture a prisoner who was attempting to escape custody. The man had been arrested on a parole violation after officers responded to his home for a domestic disturbance call. The man fled as they walked into the rear of the police station. Detective Mavity chased the subject into an alley and began to struggle with him. The man was able to gain control of Detective Mavity's service weapon during the struggle and shot him. The man was then shot and killed by Detective Mavity as they continued to struggle for the weapon. Detective Mavity had served with the Billings Police Department for eight years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, sister, and parents.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Mavity gave the Billings Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Billings community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Mavity.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Detective Alexander Finlayson Mavity 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 MT, 93 of 142 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 65.5% of this state's fallen. That is 11.3 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Billings Police Dept., 3 of 4 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 75% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Alexander Finlayson Mavity's cause is highlighted.
How Alexander Finlayson Mavity Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Alexander Finlayson Mavity is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Alexander Finlayson Mavity was killed by officer's handgun.
Incident Location
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