Roll of Honor
Elvis Wesley Myrick
Incident
Investigator Elvis Myrick succumbed to injuries sustained on November 13th, 1939, while he and other agents raided a still near Panola, Alabama. As they approached the still several suspects began to flee. One of the men ran directly toward Investigator Myrick, who attempted to arrest him. A struggle ensued as the man attempted to take Investigator Myrick's gun. As they fought for control of the gun Investigator Myrick was knocked unconscious. The suspect was then arrested by other agents. He was convicted in federal court of assault and sentenced to five years of probation. Investigator Myrick's condition continued to worsen and he died as a result of his injuries on April 3rd, 1940. Investigator Myrick had served with the Alcohol Tax Unit for 21 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, and three brothers.
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21 years. You could have gone home.
Investigator Myrick gave the United States Department of the Treasury 21 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Investigator Myrick.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Investigator Elvis Wesley Myrick 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 DC, 754 of 1,419 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.1% of this state's fallen. That is 53.1 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
At United States Department of the Treasury - Internal Revenue Service - Alcohol Tax Unit, 12 of 30 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 40% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
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How Elvis Wesley Myrick Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
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Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Elvis Wesley Myrick was killed by blunt object.
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