Roll of Honor
Incident
Marshal Wiggins was shot and killed when he interrupted a burglary in progress at a furniture store. He was struck on the head with a heavy object and then shot before he could draw his own weapon. His body was not found until the next morning. Four suspects, ages 20,26,30, and 33 were apprehended and sentenced to life in prison for Marshal Wiggins' murder. One was pardoned by Governor Edward F. Arn March 2, 1952.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Night Marshal Wiggins served with the Lyons Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Lyons community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Night Marshal Wiggins.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
Night Marshal Benjamin H. "Ben" Wiggins 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 KS, 237 of 335 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 70.7% of this state's fallen. That is 70.7 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Benjamin H. "Ben" Wiggins's cause is highlighted.
How Benjamin H. "Ben" Wiggins Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Benjamin H. "Ben" Wiggins is highlighted in Mar.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Benjamin H. "Ben" Wiggins was killed by handgun.
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