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Marshal Charles Eyser was shot and killed during a bootlegging investigation. He had gone to a local boarding house and told two suspects that he was going to search their room. One of the men pulled out a handgun and shot Marshal Eyser. Despite being mortally wounded, Marshal Eyser was able to return fire and wounded the suspect. A stray bullet fired by the suspect also killed an innocent bystander. The suspect was sentenced to life in prison but escaped the following year. Marshal Eyser had served as the town marshal for 4 years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Marshal Eyser gave the Fort Morgan Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Fort Morgan community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Marshal Eyser.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Fort Morgan Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
Charles is one of 236 officers killed feloniously in CO, 65.4% of the 361 remembered there.
Charles is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Charles 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 1916, 2 officers in CO were killed feloniously, the 33rd heaviest of 113 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 9.
In 1916, 155 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 24th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1916, 175 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 23rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Charles had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Charles had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Charles had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 9.3% of these deaths in CO; October holds the most, 11.9%. Saturdays: 13.6%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Fort Morgan Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 65.4% of all 361 deaths in CO, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 27.5% 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
Fort Morgan Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Charles among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 46-E
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