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Marshal George O'Connor was shot and killed by a Leadville police officer he was attempting to discipline for gambling and frequenting dance houses. After Marshal O'Connor informed him he would request the city council to fire him, the man made plans to murder the marshal. Later in the evening he met Marshal O'Connor at a local saloon, and after exchanging words, the policeman shot him several times. The man then fled the scene, stole the county sheriff's horse, and departed town. Marshal O'Connor had served with the agency for only 3 weeks.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and son.
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148 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Marshal O'Connor served with the Leadville Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Leadville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Leadville Police Department has lost 7 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
George is one of 236 officers killed feloniously in CO, 65.4% of the 361 remembered there.
George is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1878, 1 officer at Leadville Police Department was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 4 years on record. The heaviest was 1880, with 2.
In 1878, 1 officer in CO was killed feloniously, the 66th heaviest of 113 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 9.
In 1878, 51 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 139th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1878, 54 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 136th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
George was 29. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Leadville Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 38; the middle age was 34. George had served 0.1 years; the middle length of service was 2.2 years.
George was 29. Of the 184 killed feloniously in CO whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 39. George had served 0.1 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
George was 29. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. George had served 0.1 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George was 29. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. George had served 0.1 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 40% of these deaths at Leadville Police Department, more than any other month. Thursdays: 40%.
April holds 11% of these deaths in CO; October holds the most, 11.9%. Thursdays: 15.7%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 71.4% of all 7 deaths at Leadville Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 60% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 65.4% of all 361 deaths in CO, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 25% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Leadville Police Department has 7 officers remembered here, George among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 63-W
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