Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Finlay Beaton was shot and killed while approaching Kinney's Meat Market at 1108 Tower Avenue in Superior around 2:00 a.m. Several burglary suspects had just blown open a safe. As they made their escape out of the back alley, they shot Patrolman Beaton as he ran after them. Another officer found Patrolman Beaton, who was unable to identify the men. He succumbed to his wounds five hours later. The suspects stole over $1400 and were never apprehended.
Survivors
Patrolman Beaton was survived by his wife and two small children.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Beaton served with the Superior Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Superior community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Beaton.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Finlay Beaton 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 WI, 159 of 317 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50.2% of this state's fallen. That is 50.2 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Superior Police Department, 4 of 6 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. Finlay Beaton's cause is highlighted.
How Finlay Beaton Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Finlay Beaton is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Finlay Beaton was killed by gun.
Incident Location
Others Who Wore This Badge
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