Roll of Honor
Incident
Constable Michael Baillio was shot and killed while attempting to serve a writ of provisional seizure on a saloon over a $20 debt owed to a landlord.
When Constable Baillio arrived at the saloon at the corner of Front Street and Jackson Street, the proprietor asked if he would allow him to raise the money to pay off the debt before the end of the day and was granted permission. After several hours, Constable Baillio informed him he must close the establishment and hand over the keys.
Without warning, the proprietor opened a drawer, pulled out a .45 caliber revolver, and fatally shot Constable Baillio. The subject was arrested and charged with murder. He was subsequently executed by hanging on April 16th, 1898.
Constable Baillio had served with the Rapides Parish Constable's Office.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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Constable Baillio served with the Rapides Parish Constable's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Alexandria community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Constable Michael Welch Baillio 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%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Michael Welch Baillio's cause is highlighted.
How Michael Welch Baillio Compares
Offender Outcome
Executed in 1898
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Michael Welch Baillio is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Michael Welch Baillio was killed by handgun; .45 caliber.