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Night Marshal Mahlon Johnson was shot and killed when he interrupted a nighttime robbery at the Waverly Auto Garage. It is believed the suspect(s) fired at his flashlight beam as he was looking through the windows of the business. He was struck in the head and killed. His body was found in the morning with his gun still holstered and his flashlight still on. Marshal Johnson had served as the nightwatchman for three weeks and previously served with the Spokane County Sheriff's Office.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, and two daughters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Night Marshal Johnson served with the Waverly Town Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Waverly community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Night Marshal Johnson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Mahlon is the only officer of Waverly Town Police Department remembered here.
Mahlon is one of 187 officers killed feloniously in WA, 55% of the 340 remembered there.
Mahlon is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Mahlon 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 1921, 6 officers in WA were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 96 years on record. The heaviest was 1935, with 8.
In 1921, 248 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1921, 516 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
Who
Mahlon was 54. Of the 159 killed feloniously in WA whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 46; the middle age was 41. Mahlon had served 0.2 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Mahlon was 54. 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. Mahlon had served 0.2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Mahlon was 54. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Mahlon had served 0.2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 7.5% of these deaths in WA; November holds the most, 11.8%. Tuesdays: 10.2%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Waverly Town Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 55% of all 340 deaths in WA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 24.6% 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 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 55-E
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