Roll of Honor
Incident
Policeman Walter Marshall was shot and killed while attempting to raid a cabin where illegal gambling was alleged to be in progress. The suspect, one of four men inside the cabin, escaped.
An angry mob of citizens shot and killed a man and then seized and hanged the suspect's brother when he was accused of providing him with a mule to make his escape. The suspect was captured by a posse later that night in a swamp near Duncan.
Two months later a jury found the suspect not guilty.
Policeman Walter Marshall was shot and killed while attempting to raid a cabin where illegal gambling was alleged to be in progress. The suspect, one of four men inside the cabin, escaped.
Rest in peace always and please know that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your fellow law enforcement.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo Delaware State Police (Retired) September 4th, 2020
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Marshall served with the Clarksdale Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Clarksdale community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Marshall.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
Policeman Walter Marshall 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%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Walter Marshall's cause is highlighted.
How Walter Marshall Compares
Offender Outcome
Acquitted
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Walter Marshall is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Walter Marshall was killed by gun; unknown type.