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Undersheriff Keeler was shot and killed by two men he was arresting on a charge of petty theft. Both men were convicted of murder and hanged on February 9, 1923.
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Undersheriff Keeler had served with the Treasure County Sheriff's Office for one year and was survived by his wife and two children.
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You barely got started.
Undersheriff Keeler gave the Treasure County Sheriff's Office 1 year.
Thank you for your service to the Hysham community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Undersheriff Keeler.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Irving is the only officer of Treasure County Sheriff's Office remembered here.
Irving is one of 93 officers killed feloniously in MT, 65.5% of the 142 remembered there.
Irving is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Irving 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 1921, 2 officers in MT were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 58 years on record. The heaviest was 1935, with 6.
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
Irving was 37. Of the 81 killed feloniously in MT whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 47; the middle age was 39. Irving had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Irving was 37. 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. Irving had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Irving was 37. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Irving had served 1 year; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 15.1% of these deaths in MT, more than any other month. Fridays: 17.2%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Fridays: 14.3%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Treasure County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 65.5% of all 142 deaths in MT, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 35.5% 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.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 13-E
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