Roll of Honor
Incident
Location: Florida Weapon: Gun; Unknown type Offender: Apprehended
City Marshal Eugene Cargell was shot and killed as he led a posse in pursuit of a murder suspect.
He and the posse had trapped the murderer of Grady County Sheriff D.W. (Doc) Tyus at the man's uncle's home near Tallahassee, Florida. As they stormed the home he was shot and killed by the suspect's uncle.
The uncle surrendered to Florida authorities a few hours later. Sheriff Tyus' killer escaped and was never apprehended.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
City Marshal Cargell served with the Cairo Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Cairo community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, City Marshal Cargell.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
City Marshal Eugene Cargell 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 GA, 549 of 905 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.7% of this state's fallen. That is 60.7 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Cairo 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. Eugene Cargell's cause is highlighted.
How Eugene Cargell Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Eugene Cargell is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Eugene Cargell was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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