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Marshal Albert Lemley was shot and killed while responding to a bank robbery. The three suspects had set a fire three blocks from the bank as a diversion. As Marshal Lemley assisted at the fire scene a citizen informed him of the bank robbery. When Marshal Lemley got to the bank the doors were locked and all of the occupants were lying on the floor. The bank manager was able to unlock the door and as Marshal Lemley entered the suspects inside began firing. Marshal Lemley retreated back outside but a suspect, who was across the street and dressed as a woman, opened fire with a shotgun, fatally wounding him. The suspects fled the scene and eluded several citizens who attempted to chase them. Marshal Lemley's killer, an escaped North Carolina convict, was apprehended two years later by government agents in Chillicothe, Ohio. He was convicted of first degree murder and sentenced to life. He was paroled December 1, 1956. A second suspect was apprehended, tried, and acquitted.
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Marshal Lemley had served with the Rosalia Police Department for 2 years and was survived by his wife, two sons, and three daughters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Marshal Lemley gave the Rosalia Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Rosalia community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Marshal Lemley.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Albert is the only officer of Rosalia Police Department remembered here.
Albert is one of 187 officers killed feloniously in WA, 55% of the 340 remembered there.
Albert is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Albert 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 1935, 8 officers in WA were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1935, 154 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 25th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1935, 156 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 30th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Albert was 50. Of the 159 killed feloniously in WA whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 46; the middle age was 41. Albert had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Albert was 50. 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. Albert had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Albert was 50. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Albert had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 10.7% of these deaths in WA; November holds the most, 11.8%. Wednesdays: 15%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Rosalia Police Department. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 55% of all 340 deaths in WA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 4.8% 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 shotgun, in 7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 6.3% of these deaths.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 56-W
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