Roll of Honor
Incident
Night Marshal Cal Neese was shot and killed after arresting a man who was creating a disturbance in the downtown area. The suspect had struck a man over the head with a revolver.
Marshal Neese encountered the man on Bennett Avenue and placed him under arrest. The suspect then pulled out a .45 caliber revolver and shot him in the chest. Despite being fatally wounded, Marshal Neese was able to disarm the suspect and arrest him. He succumbed to his wound the following day.
The 33-year-old suspect was convicted of Marshal Neese's murder and sentenced to life. On March 22, 1934, he was pardoned by Governor E.C. Johnson.
His killer was pardoned by Governor Edwin C. Johnson on March 25, 1934.
David Weeks November 25th, 2021
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Night Marshal Neese served with the Cripple Creek Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Cripple Creek community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Night Marshal Neese.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Night Marshal Harvey Calvin Neese 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 Cripple Creek Police Department, 2 of 4 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. Harvey Calvin Neese's cause is highlighted.
How Harvey Calvin Neese Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Harvey Calvin Neese is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Harvey Calvin Neese was killed by handgun; .45 caliber.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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