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Constable Moore and Marshal Henry Lindsey, of the Granger City Marshal's Office, were shot and killed while placing a prisoner in a jail cell. The suspect had been arrested for failing to pay a $28.50 fine for disturbing the peace and abusive language. As the two officers placed the man in the jail cell he produced a .38 caliber handgun and shot both men to death. The suspect was convicted of both murders and executed in 1935. Constable Moore was elected constable in 1932.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Moore gave the Williamson County Constable's Office 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Cedar Park community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Moore.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Williamson County Constable's Office - Precinct 2 has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Sam is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Sam is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Sam 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 1934, 16 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 9th heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1934, 178 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 16th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1934, 179 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 21st heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Sam had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Sam had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Sam had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 7.6% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Fridays: 15.5%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Williamson County Constable's Office - Precinct 2. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 22.3% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Williamson County Constable's Office - Precinct 2 has 2 officers remembered here, Sam among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 30-W
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