Roll of Honor
Incident
Marshal John Dixon was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a drunk man at a saloon who had been threatening other patrons with a rifle.
The suspect was arrested at his home several hours later. He was found guilty of second-degree murder and sentenced to 40 years. He was paroled on November 26, 1923.
Marshal Dixon had served with the Point Arena Marshal's Office for 14 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and child.
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Marshal Dixon gave the Point Arena Marshal's Office 14 years.
Thank you for your service to the Point Arena community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Marshal Dixon.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Marshal John F. Dixon 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 CA, 974 of 1,837 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53% of this state's fallen. That is 53 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. John F. Dixon's cause is highlighted.
How John F. Dixon Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John F. Dixon is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John F. Dixon was killed by rifle.
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