Roll of Honor
Incident
Marshal William Miller was stabbed to death by a prisoner in the city jail.
Marshal Miller had arrested the man earlier in the day for public drunkenness and had returned to the jail to check on the man. The suspect pulled out a shoe knife and stabbed Marshal Miller. Although wounded, Marshal Miller chased the suspect and captured him. Marshal Miller succumbed to his wounds nine days later. The suspect was sentenced to life.
City Marshal Miller, On today, the 145th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Carmi.
BPA Mike Casey United States Border Patrol(Retired) February 4th, 2025
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City Marshal Miller served with the Carmi Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Carmi community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
City Marshal William F. Miller 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 IL, 842 of 1,318 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63.9% of this state's fallen. That is 9.7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Carmi Police Department, 2 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 100% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. William F. Miller's cause is highlighted.
How William F. Miller Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to life
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William F. Miller is highlighted in Feb.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. William F. Miller was killed by edged weapon; knife.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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