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Incident
Marshal Leslie Green was shot and killed near Cedar Lake by a man he attempted to question about a cabin fire. The suspect was captured by a posse a short time later and charged with arson and Marshal Green's murder. The suspect, 62, was convicted of first-degree murder and sentenced to life in prison on February 18, 1938. He was released on an unknown date before 1960, possibly due to bad health.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, daughter, and three sons.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Town Marshal Green served with the Columbia Falls Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Columbia Falls community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Town Marshal Green.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Columbia Falls Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Leslie is one of 93 officers killed feloniously in MT, 65.5% of the 142 remembered there.
Leslie is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Leslie is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1937, 2 officers in MT were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 58 years on record. The heaviest was 1935, with 6.
In 1937, 123 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 41st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1937, 123 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 48th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Leslie was 46. Of the 81 killed feloniously in MT whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 47; the middle age was 39.
Leslie was 46. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
Leslie was 46. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
October holds 10.8% of these deaths in MT; December holds the most, 15.1%. Saturdays: 16.1%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Columbia Falls Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 65.5% of all 142 deaths in MT, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 22.6% 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 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Columbia Falls Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Leslie among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 50-E
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