Incident
Marshal Hunter was shot and killed while investigating a domestic disturbance. A man shot him when he tried to stop him from entering the home of his father-in-law where his wife and three children were living. When cornered six hours later on the campus of the University of Idaho , the suspect shot and wounded two officers. The suspect suffered two bullet wounds; one from a officer and one self-inflicted. On November 18, 1939, the 26-year-old suspect was convicted of Marshal Hunter's murder and sentenced to life. He was denied parole in 1957.
Survivors
Marshal Hunter had been with the agency for 10 years and was survived by his wife and four children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Marshal Hunter gave the Alameda Village Marshal's Office 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Pocatello community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Marshal Hunter.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
F. is the only officer of Alameda Village Marshal's Office remembered here.
F. is one of 45 officers killed feloniously in ID, 62.5% of the 72 remembered there.
F. is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
F. 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 1939, 2 officers in ID were killed feloniously, the 4th heaviest of 33 years on record. The heaviest was 1904, with 3.
In 1939, 82 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 79th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1939, 83 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 85th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
F. was 45. Of the 40 killed feloniously in ID whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 48.3; the middle age was 37. F. had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 3 years.
F. was 45. 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. F. had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
F. was 45. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. F. had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 6.7% of these deaths in ID; January holds the most, 26.7%. Wednesdays: 20%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Alameda Village Marshal's Office. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 62.5% of all 72 deaths in ID, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20% 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 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 40-E
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