Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Schwab, who had been running for the office of constable for 20 years, was finally elected this time but only lived a few hours to enjoy his well earned victory. He came downtown rejoicing but was shot down by a man who had twice been adjudged insane, sent to an asylum, and had been released both times.
On January 29, 1891, the suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 25 years.
Deputy Schwab had been with the Marion County Sheriff.s Department for 20 years.
Rest In Peace.
Chief Marshal Randy Ford, Ret. Green Mt Falls, CO November 5th, 2017
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Tributes
136 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Deputy Sheriff Schwab gave the Marion County Sheriff's Department 20 years.
Thank you for your service to the Jefferson community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff Charles J. Schwab 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 TX, 1,463 of 2,421 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.4% of this state's fallen. That is 6.2 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Marion County Sheriff's Department, 3 of 5 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Charles J. Schwab's cause is highlighted.
How Charles J. Schwab Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 25 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Charles J. Schwab is highlighted in Nov.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Charles J. Schwab was killed by handgun.
Others Who Wore This Badge
4 officers from Marion County Sheriff's Department are honored on badge.nw.
