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Town Marshal B.M. Millstead was shot and killed while escorting a sheriff's deputy home.
The deputy had just been assaulted and beaten by a group of men. The men then attacked and shot Marshal Millstead. Seven subjects were arrested in connection with his murder. The man who shot him was convicted of murder and sentenced to life in prison.
Marshal Millstead was survived by his wife and one child.
Survivors
Marshal Millstead was survived by his wife and one child.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Town Marshal Millstead served with the Richton Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Richton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Town Marshal Millstead.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Richton Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
B. is one of 243 officers killed feloniously in MS, 69.4% of the 350 remembered there.
B. is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
B. 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 1920, 2 officers in MS were killed feloniously, the 37th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 6.
In 1920, 209 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 9th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1920, 396 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
B. was 41. Of the 222 killed feloniously in MS whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 53; the middle age was 41.
B. was 41. 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.
B. was 41. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
April holds 7.8% of these deaths in MS; December holds the most, 12.3%. Saturdays: 18.1%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Richton Police Department. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.4% of all 350 deaths in MS, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 15.2% 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 shotgun, in 7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 6.3% of these deaths.
His people
Richton Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, B. among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 16-E
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