Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Daniel Norton was shot and killed after responding to a domestic disturbance at a residence at 930 Bluff Street. As he approached the house, a man came out and opened fire, striking Patrolman Norton in the heart. The suspect ran out into the street and was subdued by several citizens. The suspect was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to life in Anamosa Penitentiary on March 5, 1905. He was pardoned by Governor George W. Clarke on March 26, 1914. Patrolman Norton had served with the Dubuque Police Department for five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, and daughter.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Norton gave the Dubuque Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Dubuque community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Norton.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Daniel Norton 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 IA, 129 of 226 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 57.1% of this state's fallen. That is 57.1 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Dubuque 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. Daniel Norton's cause is highlighted.
How Daniel Norton Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Daniel Norton is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Daniel Norton was killed by rifle.
Incident Location
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