Roll of Honor
Incident
City Marshal Hugh Myers was shot and killed at approximately 9:00 pm while attempting to arrest two men who were firing guns in the town.
When he went to their location to arrest them he was shot in the stomach and fatally wounded. He was able to return fire at the suspects. Both men were arrested and charged with his murder.
City Marshal Myers' killer was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison. The other suspect died in jail on June 25, 1902.
Marshal Myers was survived by his wife.
Survivors
Marshal Myers was survived by his wife.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
City Marshal Myers served with the Davis Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Davis community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, City Marshal Myers.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
City Marshal George Houston "Hugh" Myers 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 OK, 403 of 582 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 69.2% of this state's fallen. That is 15 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. George Houston "Hugh" Myers's cause is highlighted.
How George Houston "Hugh" Myers Compares
Offender Outcome
Apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. George Houston "Hugh" Myers is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. George Houston "Hugh" Myers was killed by gun; unknown type.