Roll of Honor
Incident
Night Watchman Ole McMillan was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance involving a man who was abusing his family. The man heard that Watchman McMillan was coming, grabbed his shotgun, and went out to meet him. As the two met on the road near the suspect's home, the suspect shot Watchman McMillan in the chest, killing him instantly.
The suspect, 54, was found guilty of second degree murder and sentenced to 25 years in prison. He was given a day of freedom in 1905 so he could attend the funeral of his two daughters who had drowned in Humboldt. He was paroled a few years later.
Ole, On today, the 120th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Humboldt.
R.I.P. USBP
Anonymous United States Border Patrol July 7th, 2021
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Night Watchman McMillan served with the Humboldt Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Humboldt community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Night Watchman McMillan.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Night Watchman Ole McMillan 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 97,756 officers honored here.
In IA, 129 of 226 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 57.1% of this state's fallen. That is 57.1 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Ole McMillan's cause is highlighted.
How Ole McMillan Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Ole McMillan is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Ole McMillan was killed by shotgun.
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