Roll of Honor
Incident
Marshal Dan Hansen was shot and killed while investigating an extortion attempt of a local bank.
The banker had found a note threatening the life of himself and his family if he failed to deliver $1,500 in cash to a designated location. The note was signed by two notorious outlaws from the area known as the Whitney Brothers. Fearing for his safety, the banker turned the note over to Marshal Hansen.
Marshal Hansen set out for the location at the designated time. As he neared the area he observed a man crawling on all fours nearby and called out to him to identify himself. The subject immediately opened fire, striking Marshal Hansen in the torso and fatally wounding his horse. Despite being mortally wounded, he returned fire but did not strike the subject. Marshal Hansen was located still alive about two hours later and returned to town and identified his shooter. The man, who was not one of the Whitney Brothers, was arrested and charged with his murder.
Marshal Hansen was survived by his wife, child, and several brothers. His body was returned to his hometown of Tooele, Utah, for burial.
Survivors
Marshal Hansen was survived by his wife, child, and several brothers.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Marshal Hansen served with the Cokeville Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Cokeville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Marshal Hansen.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
Marshal Daniel C. Hansen 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 WY, 41 of 63 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 65.1% of this state's fallen. That is 10.9 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. Daniel C. Hansen's cause is highlighted.
How Daniel C. Hansen Compares
Offender Outcome
Apprehended
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Daniel C. Hansen is highlighted in Jun.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths. Daniel C. Hansen was killed by gun; unknown type.