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Deputy George Davidson was shot and killed as he and other officers raided a brothel at Trout Creek.
He and a posse entered the establishment to arrest the man. The owner shot him three times. He was arrested and charged with murder.
The suspect was convicted of second-degree murder and sent to prison He was pardoned on December 30, 1900.
Deputy Davidson was survived by his wife and one child.
Survivors
Deputy Davidson was survived by his wife and one child.
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Deputy Sheriff Davidson served with the Ontonagon County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Ontonagon community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
George is the only officer of Ontonagon County Sheriff's Office remembered here.
George is one of 415 officers killed feloniously in MI, 59% of the 703 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, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1893, 1 officer in MI was killed feloniously, the 81st heaviest of 124 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 14.
In 1893, 76 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 92nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1893, 81 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 87th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
November holds 8.4% of these deaths in MI; December holds the most, 12.3%. Tuesdays: 11.6%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Ontonagon County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 59% of all 703 deaths in MI, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.6% 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 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 23-E
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