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Incident
Sergeant Donald Myers was shot and killed following a car chase after he and his partner responded to a domestic dispute. The male suspect was just pulling out of his garage when the officers pulled up at 9:15 p.m. As the subject fled, he rammed the patrol car. The officers chased him to Highway 32, where he crashed near 330th Street NE. As they exited the cars, they exchanged shots, and Sergeant Myers was struck in the chest. The suspect was also shot and wounded and taken into custody. On December 22, 1962, the 19-year-old suspect was convicted of Sergeant Myers' murder but was granted a new trial because of improper statements made by the prosecuting attorney. On October 24, 1965, he pleaded guilty to first-degree manslaughter and was sentenced to the St. Cloud Reformatory for an indeterminate term. Sergeant Myers had served with the Thief River Falls Police Department for seven years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three daughters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Myers gave the Thief River Falls Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Thief River Falls community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Myers.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Thief River Falls Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
Donald is one of 173 officers killed feloniously in MN, 59% of the 293 remembered there.
Donald is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Donald 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 1962, 2 officers in MN were killed feloniously, the 21st heaviest of 93 years on record. The heaviest was 1922, with 11.
In 1962, 67 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 107th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1962, 67 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 116th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Donald was 32. Of the 166 killed feloniously in MN whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 41. Donald had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Donald was 32. 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. Donald had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Donald was 32. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Donald had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 6.9% of these deaths in MN; August holds the most, 16.8%. Saturdays: 18.5%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Thief River Falls Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 59% of all 293 deaths in MN, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 10.4% 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 rifle, in 5.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.3% of these deaths.
His people
Thief River Falls Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Donald among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 46-E
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