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City Marshal Zachariah Stroud was shot and killed while attempting to arrest several armed men who were causing a disturbance at the post office.
One man was holding a gun in front of the post office while the other went inside and fired two shots. A shootout ensued when Marshal Stroud told them they were under arrest. Marshal Stroud was struck twice and fatally wounded.
Both men, along with two others, were arrested and charged with murder. Charges against one were dropped. The other three were convicted of manslaughter and sentenced to one to 15 years.
Marshal Stroud was survived by his parents.
Survivors
Marshal Stroud was survived by his parents.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
City Marshal Stroud served with the Harney Marshal's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Harney community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, City Marshal Stroud.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Zachariah is the only officer of Harney Marshal's Office remembered here.
Zachariah is one of 115 officers killed feloniously in OR, 58.4% of the 197 remembered there.
Zachariah is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Zachariah is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1912, 2 officers in OR were killed feloniously, the 8th heaviest of 75 years on record. The heaviest was 1931, with 5.
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
Zachariah was 45. Of the 97 killed feloniously in OR whose age is recorded, half were between 36 and 51; the middle age was 43.
Zachariah was 45. 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.
Zachariah was 45. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
September holds 8.7% of these deaths in OR; November holds the most, 12.2%. Wednesdays: 17.4%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Harney Marshal's Office. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 58.4% of all 197 deaths in OR, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 21.7% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 49-W
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