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Incident
Patrolman Hall was shot and killed after he and his partner stopped a vehicle that had just been stolen. When the stopped it two suspects fled on foot and split up. Patrolman Hall's partner heard Patrolman Hall's shotgun and discharge and heard several other shots. He found Patrolman Hall and the suspect suffering from gunshot wounds. They were transported to a local hospital where Patrolman Hall succumbed to his injuries the next day The suspect, 20, was convicted of murder and an unrelated armed robbery and sentenced to life in prison. On July 11, 1957, his sentence was commuted to 25 years to life, making him eligible for parole in 18 months.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Hall served with the Denver Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Denver community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Hall.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
Patrolman Virgil M. Hall 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 Denver Police Department, 55 of 74 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 74.3% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Virgil M. Hall's cause is highlighted.
How Virgil M. Hall Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Virgil M. Hall is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Virgil M. Hall was killed by gun.
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