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Patrolman Herbert Marlow was killed by a robber while he was waiting for other officers to arrive. At 3:30 am, Officer Marlow and his partner observed two men inside a clothing store putting clothes in suitcases. Officer Marlow sent his unarmed partner for the other armed officer on duty while he stood by an open door of the store. Officer Marlow was unaware that the street light back-lit him. A third man acting as look-out shot Officer Marlow in the left lung with a rifle, with the bullet then traveling downward. Officer Marlow fired all five rounds in his revolver before he collapsed. The returning officers pursued the suspects, but they escaped. The two officers then returned and found Officer Marlow had died from his wound. Patrolman Marlow had served as an officer for only one day.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Marlow served with the Dewey Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Dewey community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Marlow.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Dewey Police Department has lost 3 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Herbert is one of 403 officers killed feloniously in OK, 69.2% of the 582 remembered there.
Herbert is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Herbert 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 1922, 13 officers in OK were killed feloniously, the 4th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 15.
In 1922, 228 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1922, 306 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Herbert had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Herbert had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Herbert had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 8.2% of these deaths in OK; June holds the most, 11.4%. Saturdays: 16.1%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 3 deaths at Dewey Police Department. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.2% of all 582 deaths in OK, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.7% 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 rifle, in 5.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.3% of these deaths.
His people
Dewey Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Herbert among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 19-E
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