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Village Marshal George Kloster was shot and killed while investigating a suspicious man loitering in a field on Cooper Avenue at approximately 10:45 pm. As he approached the subject, the man suddenly pulled a revolver and shot Marshal Kloster in the right side. Despite being wounded, Marshal Kloster was able to return fire as the subject fled. Marshal Kloster was taken to Jewish Hospital where he died early the next morning. A man connected to several other violent crimes in the area was suspected of murdering Marshal Kloster but was never formally charged. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison for an unrelated robbery. Marshal Kloster had served with the Wyoming Police Department for four years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two stepchildren.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Village Marshal Kloster gave the Wyoming Police Department 13 years.
Thank you for your service to the Wyoming community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Village Marshal Kloster.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Wyoming Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
George is one of 572 officers killed feloniously in OH, 57.6% of the 993 remembered there.
George is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1912, 6 officers in OH were killed feloniously, the 21st heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1916, with 17.
In 1912, 133 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 33rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1912, 135 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 40th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
George was 42. Of the 552 killed feloniously in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38. George had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
George was 42. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. George had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George was 42. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. George had served 13 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
May holds 9.3% of these deaths in OH; December holds the most, 9.6%. Fridays: 13.3%.
May holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
May holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Wyoming Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.6% of all 993 deaths in OH, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 24.7% 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 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Wyoming Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, George among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 51-E
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