Roll of Honor
Incident
Jailer Edward Innes died from a wound he sustained the previous night when he was struck in the back of the head with a 2x4.
The incident occurred during an escape attempt from the Mesa County Jail. The suspect made good with the escape, but was captured four days later. He was convicted of murdering Jailer Innes and sentenced to death. He was hung in Canon City on January 12th, 1907.
Jailer Innes was survived by his parents.
Survivors
Jailer Innes was survived by his parents.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Jailer Innes served with the Mesa County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Grand Junction community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Jailer Innes.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Jailer Edward Innes 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 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 65.3 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Mesa County Sheriff's Office, 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. Edward Innes's cause is highlighted.
How Edward Innes Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Edward Innes is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Edward Innes was killed by blunt object; lumber.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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