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Marshal Frank Dahlin was shot and killed when he interrupted a burglary at a potato warehouse. He was shot twice during an exchange of gunfire with the suspects. He succumbed to his wounds two days later. One of the suspects was also shot and wounded. Two men were arrested four months later and charged with Marshal Dahlin's murder. Both were wanted for several robberies in neighboring counties and the murder of a cashier during a bank robbery in Weelock, North Dakota, that occurred on November 12th, 1926. On May 14th, 1927, both were convicted of Marshal Dahlin's murder and sentenced to life in prison. One was paroled on January 24th, 1949, after being diagnosed with severe heart problems. The other suspect was transferred to St. Peter Insane Asylum where on June 8, 1936, he escaped with 15 other inmates. The 15 other inmates were either killed or recaptured including the leader of the escapees who was a member of the "Barker Karpis Gang", who was shot and killed. On February 2, 1937, Marshal Dahlin"s killer was one of eight men killed in a train accident in San Bernardino, California. Marshal Dahlin had served with the Isanti Police Department for one year.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and stepson.
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You barely got started.
Marshal Dahlin gave the Isanti Police Department 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Isanti community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Marshal Dahlin.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Frank is the only officer of Isanti Police Department remembered here.
Frank is one of 173 officers killed feloniously in MN, 59% of the 293 remembered there.
Frank is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Frank 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 1926, 3 officers in MN were killed feloniously, the 10th heaviest of 93 years on record. The heaviest was 1922, with 11.
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
Frank was 49. Of the 166 killed feloniously in MN whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 41. Frank had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Frank was 49. 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. Frank had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Frank was 49. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Frank had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 9.8% of these deaths in MN; August holds the most, 16.8%. Thursdays: 14.5%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Isanti Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 59% of all 293 deaths in MN, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 23.1% 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 gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
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