Roll of Honor
Incident
Town Marshal Hilton Morgan was shot and killed while attempting to break up a fight between several juveniles. One of the boys opened fire, striking Marshal Morgan.
Despite being mortally wounded, Marshal Morgan was able to return fire and killed the subject.
Marshal Morgan, a WWI veteran, had served with the Kentwood Police Department for four years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and two children.
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- April 2, 2026
- Last updated
- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Town Marshal Morgan gave the Kentwood Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Kentwood community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Military Service
Hilton Hirem Morgan served in the United States military before joining law enforcement. Full service record available on salute.nw.
Town Marshal Hilton Hirem Morgan 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 LA, 364 of 595 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 61.2% of this state's fallen. That is 7 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Kentwood 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. Hilton Hirem Morgan's cause is highlighted.
How Hilton Hirem Morgan Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Hilton Hirem Morgan is highlighted in Aug.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Hilton Hirem Morgan was killed by rifle.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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