Roll of Honor
Incident
Marshal Garland was shot and killed when he responded to reports about a drunk soldier. He was shot in the chest by the soldier when he attempted to arrest him. The suspect was apprehended and charged with desertion and first degree murder.
Marshal Garland had been with agency for eight months and was survived by his wife and three children.
Survivors
Marshal Garland had been with agency for eight months and was survived by his wife and three children.
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- August 2, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
City Marshal Garland served with the Prescott Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Prescott community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, City Marshal Garland.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
City Marshal Charles Z. Garland 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 Prescott Police Department, 2 of 3 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. Charles Z. Garland's cause is highlighted.
How Charles Z. Garland Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles Z. Garland is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles Z. Garland was killed by rifle.
Incident Location
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