Roll of Honor
Incident
Sheriff Gus Jorgenson was shot and killed after responding to a report of a worker threatening to kill his boss' family. As Sheriff Jorgenson entered the suspect's shack, he was shot by the man. When other officers received word of the shooting, they responded to the location, where the man was barricaded inside. When the suspect came out shooting randomly, the officers returned fire, killing him. Sheriff Jorgenson had served as sheriff for 5 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
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- July 23, 2026
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Tributes
I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Jorgenson gave the Martin County Sheriff's Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Fairmont community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Jorgenson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Sheriff Gus H. Jorgenson 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 Martin County Sheriff's 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. Gus H. Jorgenson's cause is highlighted.
How Gus H. Jorgenson Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Gus H. Jorgenson is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Gus H. Jorgenson was killed by gun; unknown type.
Others Who Wore This Badge
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