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Policeman Hawley was shot and killed when he attempted to break up a fight between to hobos. When Policeman Hawley attempted to break up the fight, one of the hobos drew a hidden pistol and shot Policeman Hawley, killing him. The suspect fled and was never captured, Despite the fact that a large posse being formed to search for him.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Policeman Hawley served with the Huron Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Huron community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Policeman Hawley.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Huron Police Department has lost 3 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Clifford is one of 37 officers killed feloniously in SD, 57.8% of the 64 remembered there.
Clifford is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Clifford 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 1909, 1 officer in SD was killed feloniously, the 9th heaviest of 28 years on record. The heaviest was 2011, with 3.
In 1909, 99 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 52nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1909, 103 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 62nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
September holds 21.6% of these deaths in SD, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 32.4%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 3 deaths at Huron Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 66.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.8% of all 64 deaths in SD, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 29.7% 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.
His people
Huron Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Clifford among them.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 55-W
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