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Incident
City Marshal Bernard McGuire was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a boatman who had become drunk while visiting bars in the city.
The subject who shot Marshal McGuire fled the area in a skiff, however, a mob of citizens took custody the entire crews of two flat boats that had docked in the Mississippi River near the city. While the crew members were held in the city hall Marshal McGuire's brother entered the room with other relatives. After speaking with the crew the relatives suddenly opened fire, killing several men and wounding others.
A coroner's investigation determined that the men shot by the relatives were innocent and had no connection with Marshal McGuire's murder.
City Marshal McGuire, On today, the 140th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Lake Providence.
R.I.P. USBP
Anonymous United States Border Patrol January 4th, 2020
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City Marshal McGuire served with the Lake Providence Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Lake Providence community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
City Marshal Bernard McGuire 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 LA, 364 of 595 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.2% of this state's fallen. That is 61.2 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Bernard McGuire's cause is highlighted.
How Bernard McGuire Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Bernard McGuire is highlighted in Jan.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Bernard McGuire was killed by gun; unknown type.
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