Roll of Honor
Incident
Village Marshal Ole Havey was shot and killed just after midnight by burglars whome he surprised inside the Dalen & Alrick Store on the village's Main Street.
As the marshal approached the store he observed a light on and movement inside. The subject opened fire through the front door, killing Marshal Havey.
One suspect was apprehended, convicted of murder, and sentenced to 36 years in prison. He was released in 1942 after serving his sentence.
Marshal Havey was survived by his wife and three young children.
Survivors
Marshal Havey was survived by his wife and three young children.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Village Marshal Havey served with the Hayfield Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Hayfield community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Village Marshal Havey.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Village Marshal Ole Havey 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 MN, 173 of 293 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 59% of this state's fallen. That is 4.8 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Hayfield 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. Ole Havey's cause is highlighted.
How Ole Havey Compares
Offender Outcome
Sentenced to 36 years
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Ole Havey is highlighted in Dec.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Ole Havey was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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