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Marshal Harry Collins was shot and killed by a suspect who had just murdered two other men. When Marshal Collins entered a house on L and N Turnpike Road in Hart County, where the suspect was hiding, he was shot once in the neck with a .32 caliber handgun. He was instantly killed. The suspect, 43, pleaded guilty to two counts of murder and was sentenced to life in prison. He died in prison in 1940 Marshal Collins had served with the Glasgow Police Department for seven years.
Survivors
He was survived by his mother, brothers, and sisters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Town Marshal Collins gave the Glasgow Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Glasgow community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Town Marshal Collins.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Glasgow Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Harry is one of 756 officers killed feloniously in KY, 76.8% of the 984 remembered there.
Harry is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Harry 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 1926, 22 officers in KY were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1926, 209 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 9th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1926, 209 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 12th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Harry was 44. Of the 669 killed feloniously in KY whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 41. Harry had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Harry was 44. 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. Harry had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Harry was 44. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Harry had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 9.1% of these deaths in KY; December holds the most, 11.5%. Sundays: 18.7%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Glasgow Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 76.8% of all 984 deaths in KY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 22.8% 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 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Glasgow Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Harry among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 52-E
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