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Chief Moore was shot and killed while assisting a Clark County deputy who was serving a warrant as a result of the suspect whipping and threatening his wife. Chief Moore was shot seven times in the chest as he entered a home while serving the warrant. The suspect was convicted of Chief Moore's murder and sentenced to 14 years in prison. He was pardoned by Governor James O. Davidson on November 4, 1907. Chief Moore was a three-year veteran of the Stanley Police Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief of Police Moore gave the Stanley Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Stanley community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief of Police Moore.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
John is the only officer of Stanley Police Department remembered here.
John is one of 159 officers killed feloniously in WI, 50% of the 318 remembered there.
John is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
John is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1901, 1 officer in WI was killed feloniously, the 40th heaviest of 89 years on record. The heaviest was 1917, with 11.
In 1901, 90 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 66th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1901, 92 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 69th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
John was 42. Of the 141 killed feloniously in WI whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48; the middle age was 38. John had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6.2 years.
John was 42. 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. John had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
John was 42. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. John had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
March holds 10.1% of these deaths in WI; November holds the most, 11.9%. Saturdays: 25.2%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Stanley Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 318 deaths in WI, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 27.7% 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 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 46-E
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