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Marshal Healea was shot and killed while questioning two suspicious men at a local gas station. During the questioning he called other nearby towns after growing more suspicious. He learned that the two were not being truthful and he returned to talk to them more. When he turned his back on one of the suspects the man produced a gun and shot him. Both 19-year-old suspects, who had robbed a store, were apprehended. Both were convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 25 years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
City Marshal Healea served with the Marion Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Marion community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, City Marshal Healea.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Felonious
V. is the only officer of Marion Police Department remembered here.
V. is one of 237 officers killed feloniously in KS, 70.7% of the 335 remembered there.
V. is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
V. 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 1916, 5 officers in KS were killed feloniously, the 6th heaviest of 112 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 8.
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
V. was 51. Of the 211 killed feloniously in KS whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42.
V. was 51. 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.
V. was 51. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
March holds 6.8% of these deaths in KS; July holds the most, 11.4%. Fridays: 15.2%.
March holds 7.5% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
March holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Marion Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 70.7% of all 335 deaths in KS, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 32.9% 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 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 42-E
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