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Incident
Marshal Frank Colclough was shot and killed during the robbery of a saloon. He was inside the saloon discussing the robbery of another nearby saloon with the owner when two masked men entered and announced a robbery. Marshal Colclough drew his weapon and exchanged shots with the two suspects. Despite being mortally wounded he was able to shoot and kill one of the suspects. The other suspect was arrested, convicted of murder, and sentenced to life. Marshal Colclough had served with the Midvale Police Department for only seven months. He was survived by his wife and three daughters. One of his daughters was engaged to Midvale Officer William Nelson, who was shot and killed in the line of duty four months later.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three daughters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
City Marshal Colclough served with the Midvale Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Midvale community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, City Marshal Colclough.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Midvale Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Francis is one of 84 officers killed feloniously in UT, 60.9% of the 138 remembered there.
Francis is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Francis 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 1912, 2 officers in UT were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 62 years on record. The heaviest was 1913, with 6.
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
Francis was 55. Of the 78 killed feloniously in UT whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 47; the middle age was 39. Francis had served 0.6 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Francis was 55. 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. Francis had served 0.6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Francis was 55. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Francis had served 0.6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 13.1% of these deaths in UT; May holds the most, 14.3%. Wednesdays: 11.9%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Midvale Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.9% of all 138 deaths in UT, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 31% 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.
His people
Midvale Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Francis among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 20-E
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