Roll of Honor
John E. Miller
Incident
Policeman John Miller was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for firing a revolver near Glen Burnie, Maryland.
During the arrest, the man shot the officer four times. Despite being mortally wounded, Policeman Miller was able to return fire and wounded the suspect in the foot.
The suspect ran into the woods but was arrested a short time later. He was sentenced to death on November 12, 1915. He was subsequently executed on January 7, 1916.
Policeman Miller was survived by his wife.
Survivors
Policeman Miller was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Miller served with the Anne Arundel County Fifth Election District Police.
Thank you for your service to the Millersville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Miller.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Policeman John E. 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 MD, 195 of 377 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 51.7% of this state's fallen. That is 2.5 percentage points below the national rate of 54.2%.
At Anne Arundel County Fifth Election District Police, 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. John E. Miller's cause is highlighted.
How John E. Miller Compares
Offender Outcome
Executed in 1916
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John E. Miller is highlighted in Oct.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John E. Miller was killed by handgun.
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