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Deputy City Marshal Black Hardeman was shot and killed while responding to a disturbance at a variety theater.
When Marshal Hardeman attempted to arrest the subject, he was shot three times in the abdomen, chest, and face.
The subject was apprehended but no other details are known.
Marshal Hardeman had served with the Colorado City Police Department.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and children.
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Deputy City Marshal Hardeman served with the Colorado City Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Colorado City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
W.B. is the only officer of Colorado City Police Department remembered here.
W.B. is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
W.B. is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
W.B. 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 1885, 17 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1885, 62 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 121st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1885, 66 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 117th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
May holds 7.3% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
May holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
May holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Colorado City Police Department.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 33-W
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