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Constable Edward Hageman was shot and killed while serving a foreclosure warrant on a man in Norton County. Constable Hageman had traveled to the man's farm near Prairie View in Norton County, thirteen miles northwest of Logan. As Constable Hageman attempted to take possession of a team of low horses, he was attacked by the man's son. The son struck Constable Hageman in the head with a rock as the suspect drew a pistol and opened fire on the constable. Constable Hageman returned fire, but his gun misfired. The suspect continued shooting, fatally wounding him. The 56-year-old suspect was convicted of second-degree murder in connection with Constable Hageman's murder and sentenced to 10 years in prison on October 8, 1891. Constable Hageman had served in law enforcement for 15 years. Prior to serving with the Logan Police Department, he had served as a Texas Ranger for the Frontier Battalion in Frio County, Texas.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and five children.
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135 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Constable Hageman gave the Logan Police Department 15 years.
Thank you for your service to the Logan community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Edward is the only officer of Logan Police Department remembered here.
Edward is one of 237 officers killed feloniously in KS, 70.7% of the 335 remembered there.
Edward is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Edward 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 1891, 2 officers in KS were killed feloniously, the 33rd heaviest of 112 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 8.
In 1891, 62 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 121st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1891, 62 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 129th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Edward was 36. Of the 211 killed feloniously in KS whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42. Edward had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 4.5 years.
Edward was 36. 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. Edward had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Edward was 36. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Edward had served 15 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
May holds 8.9% of these deaths in KS; July holds the most, 11.4%. Mondays: 17.3%.
May holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
May holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Logan Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 70.7% of all 335 deaths in KS, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 32.9% 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 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.
Where
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