Roll of Honor
Incident
Marshal William Jeffery was shot and killed while investigating suspicious activity near Meeker Junction. As he and two other men returned to town they observed two men jump from a train and run to a nearby shack. One of the men put a bundle down at the shack. As Marshal Jeffery inspected the bundle he discovered a hat, belt, and .44 caliber Colt revolver. The man returned and demanded that Marshal Jeffery return the items to him. When the Marshal refused the man shot him. The man was later shot and killed by other officers. Marshal Jeffery had served with many different local and federal agencies during his career.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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- July 23, 2026
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Marshal Jeffery served with the Puyallup Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Puyallup community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
Marshal William Jeffery 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 WA, 187 of 339 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 55.2% of this state's fallen. That is 1 percentage points above the national rate of 54.2%.
At Puyallup Police Department, 3 of 3 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. William Jeffery's cause is highlighted.
How William Jeffery Compares
Offender Outcome
Shot and killed
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. William Jeffery is highlighted in Sep.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. William Jeffery was killed by handgun.
Incident Location
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