Roll of Honor
Incident
Chief of Police Ned Morris succumbed to wound sustained on November 17th, 1924, when he interrupted three men breaking into a confectionery shop at the corner of Central Avenue and 1st Street West.
Before he could draw his weapon he was attacked by one of the men and struck repeatedly with a pick-handle. He was then shot in the back by one of the subjects. Despite his wounds, he was able to drag himself to a nearby cafe and called for assistance.
Despite ill health as a result of the wounds, he eventually returned to duty and was promoted from Night Marshal to Chief of Police. He succumbed to the wounds approximately 18 months later on May 31st, 1926.
Chief Morris was survived by his wife, three sons, three daughters, and five siblings.
Survivors
Chief Morris was survived by his wife, three sons, three daughters, and five siblings.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police Morris served with the New Rockford Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the New Rockford community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Morris.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Chief of Police E. M. "Ned" Morris 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 ND, 39 of 61 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 63.9% of this state's fallen. That is 9.7 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. E. M. "Ned" Morris's cause is highlighted.
How E. M. "Ned" Morris Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. E. M. "Ned" Morris is highlighted in May.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. E. M. "Ned" Morris was killed by handgun.