Roll of Honor
Incident
Marshal Charles Eyser was shot and killed during a bootlegging investigation. He had gone to a local boarding house and told two suspects that he was going to search their room. One of the men pulled out a handgun and shot Marshal Eyser. Despite being mortally wounded, Marshal Eyser was able to return fire and wounded the suspect. A stray bullet fired by the suspect also killed an innocent bystander. The suspect was sentenced to life in prison but escaped the following year. Marshal Eyser had served as the town marshal for 4 years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Marshal Eyser gave the Fort Morgan Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Fort Morgan community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Marshal Eyser.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Marshal Charles P. Eyser 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 CO, 235 of 360 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 65.3% of this state's fallen. That is 11.1 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Fort Morgan Police Department, 1 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles P. Eyser's cause is highlighted.
How Charles P. Eyser Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles P. Eyser is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles P. Eyser was killed by handgun.
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