Roll of Honor
Incident
Town Marshal Harry Rivers was shot and killed by a man he had arrested the previous day for disorderly conduct.
The man, who owned a saloon on Washington Street, had been drinking and gambling before being arrested. He was released from custody and the case was held over until the next day. Later in the evening, as Marshal Rivers made his rounds, the man exited his business holding a revolver to confront the marshal. The man fatally shot Marshal Rivers in front of the saloon.
He was charged with Marshal Rivers' murder but the charges were dismissed after his attorney argued that he fired in self-defense.
Marshal Rivers had served as the marshal of Tin Cup for only seven months.
To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 136th anniversary year of your death. I am privileged to leave a tribute to you. Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered. Rest In Peace.
Phyllis Lasater Loya mom of fallen Pittsburg Officer Larry Lasater, eow 4/24/05 June 26th, 2018
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144 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Town Marshal Rivers served with the Tin Cup Marshal's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Almont community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Town Marshal Harry Rivers 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 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 11.1 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. Harry Rivers's cause is highlighted.
How Harry Rivers Compares
Offender Outcome
Charges dismissed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Harry Rivers is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Harry Rivers was killed by handgun; revolver.