Roll of Honor
Incident
Night Watchman Ralston was shot and killed while following a group of men believed to be jewelry thieves. He had followed the men from their hotel to a local railroad yard, where he was shot by the men after being noticed.
Night Watchman Ralston was survived by his wife and six children.
Survivors
Night Watchman Ralston was survived by his wife and six children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Night Watchman Ralston served with the Weeping Water Police Departmnet.
Thank you for your service to the Weeping Water community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Night Watchman Ralston.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Night Watchman Charles A. Ralston 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 NE, 97 of 151 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 64.2% of this state's fallen. That is 64.2 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles A. Ralston's cause is highlighted.
How Charles A. Ralston Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles A. Ralston is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles A. Ralston was killed by gun; unknown type.
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