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Marshal Garland was shot and killed when he responded to reports about a drunk soldier. He was shot in the chest by the soldier when he attempted to arrest him. The suspect was apprehended and charged with desertion and first degree murder.
Marshal Garland had been with agency for eight months and was survived by his wife and three children.
Survivors
Marshal Garland had been with agency for eight months and was survived by his wife and three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
City Marshal Garland served with the Prescott Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Prescott community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, City Marshal Garland.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Prescott Police Department has lost 3 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Charles is one of 159 officers killed feloniously in WI, 50% of the 318 remembered there.
Charles is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Charles 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 1917, 11 officers in WI were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1917, 165 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 19th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1917, 169 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 24th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Charles was 52. Of the 141 killed feloniously in WI whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48; the middle age was 38. Charles had served 0.7 years; the middle length of service was 6.2 years.
Charles was 52. 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. Charles had served 0.7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Charles was 52. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Charles had served 0.7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 7.5% of these deaths in WI; November holds the most, 11.9%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Prescott Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 318 deaths in WI, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 6.9% 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 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.3% of these deaths.
His people
Prescott Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Charles among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 32-W
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