Roll of Honor
Incident
Town Marshal John Morrow was shot and killed outside of the old Southern Railroad station while investigating a suspicious person.
A resident had converted the station into his home and discovered another person on his porch at about 1:15 am. When the resident told the man to leave, the subject responded that it was public property and assaulted him. Marshal Morrow, who was nearby, came to the scene and spoke to the subject. The man said he would leave the area but suddenly pulled out a pistol and shot Marshal Morrow.
Marshal Morrow also served as a special deputy sheriff for Washington County.
Town Marshal Morrow, On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Arcola.
BPA Mike Casey United States Border Patrol(Retired) July 8th, 2025
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Town Marshal Morrow served with the Arcola Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Arcola community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Town Marshal Morrow.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Town Marshal John W. Morrow 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 MS, 242 of 349 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 69.3% of this state's fallen. That is 15.1 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Arcola Police Department, 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. John W. Morrow's cause is highlighted.
How John W. Morrow Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. John W. Morrow is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. John W. Morrow was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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