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Marshal George Williams was shot and killed as he and a deputy attempted to arrest several bank robbery suspects in Long Prairie at 3:00 a.m. The men had fled after being interrupted during a bank robbery in Hewitt and were intercepted by Marshall Williams and another deputy, who had set up a roadblock with their car. Marshal Williams jumped on the running board of their car at the Long Prairie river Bridge roadblock. When he ordered the driver to stop, one of the backseat passengers opened fire, fatally wounding Marshal Williams. The suspects fled but were later apprehended after being located in Sauk Centre. All three suspects were found guilty and sentenced to prison ranging from seven years to life. One suspect was paroled in 1939.
Survivors
Marshal Williams had served with the Long Prairie Police Department for 10 years He was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Village Marshal Williams gave the Long Prairie Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Long Prairie community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Village Marshal Williams.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
George is the only officer of Long Prairie Police Department remembered here.
George is one of 173 officers killed feloniously in MN, 59% of the 293 remembered there.
George is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George 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 1922, 11 officers in MN were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1922, 228 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1922, 306 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
George was 53. Of the 166 killed feloniously in MN whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 41. George had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
George was 53. 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. George had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George was 53. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. George had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 13.9% of these deaths in MN; August holds the most, 16.8%. Saturdays: 18.5%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Long Prairie Police Department. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 59% of all 293 deaths in MN, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 10.4% 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 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.3% of these deaths.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 28-W
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