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Marshal Sims was shot and killed by the son of a man he was attempting to arrest on a warrant at 3:30 pm. Marshal Sims was walking to town with his six-year-old son when he came across a father and son he had warrants for. As Marshal Sims attempted to arrest them, the son leveled a rifle at him and fired, striking him in the neck. As Marshal Sims fell, he got off a shot, hitting the shooter in the stomach. Marshal Sims died almost immediately, and the shooter died five days later. Marshal Sims had served with the Maysville Police Department for 24 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, three sons, and three daughters.
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24 years. You could have gone home.
Marshal Sims gave the Maysville Police Department 24 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Maysville community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Marshal Sims.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Ed is the only officer of Maysville Police Department remembered here.
Ed is one of 549 officers killed feloniously in GA, 60.7% of the 905 remembered there.
Ed is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Ed 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 1924, 12 officers in GA were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 149 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 16.
In 1924, 225 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 4th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1924, 228 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Ed was 44. Of the 481 killed feloniously in GA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 48; the middle age was 38. Ed had served 24 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Ed was 44. 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. Ed had served 24 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Ed was 44. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Ed had served 24 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 7.1% of these deaths in GA; December holds the most, 10.6%. Thursdays: 12%.
January holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
January holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Maysville Police Department. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.7% of all 905 deaths in GA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 3.8% 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 rifle, in 5.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.3% of these deaths.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 45-E
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