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Assistant Marshal Thomas Nixon was shot and killed while on foot patrol. He was ambushed and shot by a former assistant marshal with whom he had a long standing feud. The suspect was acquitted of murder charges in 1885, but reportedly killed in Texas in 1886. But know one knows for sure. Wild west legend Bat Masterson testified at his trial. Assistant Marshal Nixon had served with the agency for 11 years. He was buried in a cemetery at Dodge City Kansas which no longer exists. He was one of the most famous buffalo hunters who ever lived along with Frank H. Mayer and Buffalo Bill Cody. He was one of the first pioneers of Dodge City and owned a ranch nearby. He owned the Lady Gay Saloon in Dodge.
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142 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Assistant City Marshal Nixon gave the Dodge City Police Department 11 years.
Thank you for your service to the Dodge City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Dodge City Police Department has lost 4 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
Thomas is one of 237 officers killed feloniously in KS, 70.7% of the 335 remembered there.
Thomas is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Thomas 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 1884, 3 officers in KS were killed feloniously, the 17th heaviest of 112 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 8.
In 1884, 52 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 137th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1884, 54 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 136th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Thomas was 46. Of the 211 killed feloniously in KS whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42. Thomas had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 4.5 years.
Thomas was 46. 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. Thomas had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Thomas was 46. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Thomas had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 11.4% of these deaths in KS, more than any other month. Mondays: 17.3%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 4 deaths at Dodge City Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 75% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 70.7% of all 335 deaths in KS, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 32.9% 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.
His people
Dodge City Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Thomas among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 39-E
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