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Incident
Officer Haley was shot and killed while investigating suspicious activity behind a bowling alley. His body was found lying on Quarry road with his weapon, hat, and flashlight missing. After shooting Officer Haley, the suspect drove his patrol car into the nearby brush. Two suspects were apprehended several days later. The two were breaking into the bowling alley when Officer Haley surprised them. Both suspects, 18 and 20, were charged with first degree murder. On August 28, 1967, Officer Haley's service revolver was found at the bottom of Silver Lake. It was determined his revolver was the murder weapon. On March 7, 1968, the older of the two was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life. On February 9, 1968, the other suspect, who agreed to testify against his companion, was sentenced to 5 years. He was paroled on June 1, 1968.
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Officer Haley had been with the Rochester Police Department for nine years and is survived by his wife and four children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Haley gave the Rochester Police Department 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Rochester community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Haley.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Rochester Police Department has lost 3 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
Floyd is one of 173 officers killed feloniously in MN, 59% of the 293 remembered there.
Floyd is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Floyd 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 1967, 2 officers in MN were killed feloniously, the 21st heaviest of 93 years on record. The heaviest was 1922, with 11.
In 1967, 105 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 48th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1967, 107 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 56th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Floyd was 40. Of the 166 killed feloniously in MN whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 41. Floyd had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Floyd was 40. 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. Floyd had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Floyd was 40. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Floyd had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 16.8% of these deaths in MN, more than any other month. Sundays: 12.7%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 33.3% of all 3 deaths at Rochester Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 59% of all 293 deaths in MN, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% 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 officer's handgun, in 5.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.
His people
Rochester Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Floyd among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
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