Roll of Honor
Incident
Marshal Nels Berglin was shot and killed during a robbery attempt at a gas station. Marshal Berglin had stopped at the gas station shortly after coming on duty to talk with the owners. While he was there, three men stopped to fill up with gas. When they were done, they entered the store and ordered everyone to get on the ground. Marshal Berglin attempted to draw his gun but was shot and killed. The suspects were later located in a Michigan prison after being convicted of other robberies in that state. Marshal Berglin had only served with the Forest Lake Police Department for 12 days. He was not married.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Marshal Berglin served with the Forest Lake Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Forest Lake community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Marshal Berglin.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Marshal Nels Berglin 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%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Nels Berglin's cause is highlighted.
How Nels Berglin Compares
Offender Outcome
Apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Nels Berglin is highlighted in Apr.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Nels Berglin was killed by gun; unknown type.