Roll of Honor
Incident
Town Marshal Daniel Douglas was shot and killed after arresting a man for violating a town ordinance.
He and a citizen had gone to a local store to serve the warrant. The subject displayed no resistance and the three started walking from the store. As they reached the ground the man suddenly stopped and told them he would not go with them. He then picked up his .38 caliber rifle, which had been leaning against a fence, and shot the unarmed Marshal Douglas in the chest. The citizen fled as the man reloaded and shot Marshal Douglas a second time.
Marshal Douglas' son, who was working in the store, fired at the man as he fled on the area on foot.
The town of Bluff Springs was disincorporated in 1895.
Town Marshal Douglas, On today, the 130th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Bluff Springs.
R.I.P. USBP
Anonymous United States Border Patrol May 22nd, 2023
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Town Marshal Douglas served with the Bluff Springs Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Bluff Springs 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 Daniel Douglas 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 FL, 539 of 1,008 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 53.5% of this state's fallen. That is 0.7 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Daniel Douglas's cause is highlighted.
How Daniel Douglas Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Daniel Douglas is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Daniel Douglas was killed by rifle; .38 caliber.