Roll of Honor
Incident
Deputy Sheriff James Myron was shot and killed in Biwabik as he and other deputies attempted to serve warrants on the leaders of a miners' union who were inciting the miners to strike.
As the deputies approached the home they were met with gunfire and Deputy Myron was fatally wounded. A bystander was also killed after being hit by a stray bullet.
Four miners and a wife of one of them were arrested and charged with murder. Three minors were convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to indeterminate terms in prison.
Deputy Myron was survived by his wife and children.
Survivors
Deputy Myron was survived by his wife and children.
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- July 23, 2026
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Myron served with the St. Louis County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Duluth community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Myron.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Deputy Sheriff James C. Myron 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 St. Louis County Sheriff's Office, 1 of 2 officers on record were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 50% of this agency's fallen.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. James C. Myron's cause is highlighted.
How James C. Myron Compares
Offender Outcome
Convicted of manslaughter
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. James C. Myron is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. James C. Myron was killed by gun; unknown type.
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