Roll of Honor
Incident
Patrolman Joseph Quigley was shot and killed after surprising two men stealing gasoline from a car. He had just completed his rounds and had been picked up by two other officers to be driven home when they spotted the men. Patrolman Quigley jumped out of the police car and gave chase. He then jumped into the back seat of the suspects' car as it sped away. The suspects inside shot him several times and then left his body at 23rd and Monroe Streets. Both were apprehended two days later in Brigham City. Both suspects, 21 and 24, were from San Diego, California, where they were wanted for breaking into several homes, auto theft, and wife desertion. They were both charged with murder, theft of the car they were driving, and breaking into a home in Farr West. Both, who pleaded self defense, were tried and acquitted of murder. On December 4, 1935, both were convicted of third degree burglary and auto theft and sentenced to 10 years. They were released on September 19, 1939.
Survivors
Patrolman Quigley had been employed with the Ogden Police Department for four years, and is survived by his expectant wife and four children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Quigley gave the Ogden Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Ogden community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Quigley.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Patrolman Joseph Horald Quigley 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 UT, 84 of 138 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 60.9% of this state's fallen. That is 60.9 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At Ogden Police Department, 9 of 10 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 90% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Joseph Horald Quigley's cause is highlighted.
How Joseph Horald Quigley Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Joseph Horald Quigley is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Joseph Horald Quigley was killed by handgun.
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