Roll of Honor
Incident
Marshal Alexander was shot and killed while he and three other lawmen attempted to stop a wagon they suspected of carrying illegal whiskey. The men on the wagon opened fire with shotguns and fatally wounded Marshal Alexander.
One of the suspects was shot and wounded in the return fire and taken into custody. Several other suspects were also taken into custody within oen day.
Marshal Alexander's killer was convicted of murder and sentenced to 8 years in prison.
No passage of time will ever erase your service and sacrifice. Rest in peace always.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo Delaware State Police (Retired) September 1st, 2020
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
City Marshal Alexander served with the Hoxbar Marshal's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Hoxbar community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, City Marshal Alexander.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
City Marshal William Oscar Alexander is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 54.2% of all 32,508 officers honored here.
In OK, 403 of 582 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 69.2% of this state's fallen. That is 15 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. William Oscar Alexander's cause is highlighted.
How William Oscar Alexander Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 8 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William Oscar Alexander is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. William Oscar Alexander was killed by shotgun.