Roll of Honor
Incident
Sergeant Arthur Zimmerman was shot and killed by a patrol officer he had accused of drinking on the job.
The officer was convicted of Sergeant Zimmerman's murder and sentenced to 14 to 25 years in prison on January 24th, 1930.
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- August 2, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Zimmerman served with the Superior Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Superior community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Zimmerman.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Sergeant Arthur H. Zimmerman is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In WI, 159 of 317 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50.2% of this state's fallen. That is 50.2 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Superior Police Department, 4 of 6 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 66.7% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Arthur H. Zimmerman's cause is highlighted.
How Arthur H. Zimmerman Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Arthur H. Zimmerman is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Arthur H. Zimmerman was killed by gun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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