Roll of Honor
Incident
Marshal Taylor was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for public intoxication. The suspect, who shot Marshal Taylor in the head, was sentenced to 10 years at hard labor for the murder.
Marshal Taylor had served with the agency for only 11 months.
Such a young life cut short 141 years ago today. Your service and sacrifice are remembered today. Your memory will never be forgotten. Rest in peace Marshal Taylor.
Elizabeth Widow of Deputy Michael Haugen. Riverside County Sheriffs Department December 23rd, 2024
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143 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Marshal Taylor served with the Morganfield Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Morganfield community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Marshal Harlan Taylor 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 KY, 755 of 983 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 76.8% of this state's fallen. That is 76.8 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Morganfield 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. Harlan Taylor's cause is highlighted.
How Harlan Taylor Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Harlan Taylor is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Harlan Taylor was killed by handgun.
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