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Marshal Woodland was shot and killed in a gun battle with burglars at the Downey Grain Growers Plant. As the suspects fled Marshal Woodland emptied his revolver and managed to puncture the gas tank of their car. A trail of gasoline led police to their abandoned stolen car. The suspects stole another car and ran a roadblock in Montpelier while exchanging shots with police. The suspects, four men and two women, were captured at dusk in the Cache National Forrest. One of the suspects, a 18 year old youth, was convicted of Marshal Woodland's murder and sentenced to prison. He was released on May 8, 1979. Marshall Woodland had served with the Downey Police Department, for three years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and five children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Marshal Woodland gave the Downey Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Downey community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Marshal Woodland.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
D. is the only officer of Downey Police Department remembered here.
D. is one of 45 officers killed feloniously in ID, 62.5% of the 72 remembered there.
D. is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
D. 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 1964, 1 officer in ID was killed feloniously, the 10th heaviest of 33 years on record. The heaviest was 1904, with 3.
In 1964, 75 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 94th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1964, 76 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 99th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
D. was 44. Of the 40 killed feloniously in ID whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 48.3; the middle age was 37. D. had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 3 years.
D. 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. D. had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
D. was 44. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. D. had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 6.7% of these deaths in ID; January holds the most, 26.7%. Thursdays: 11.1%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
July holds 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 Downey Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 62.5% of all 72 deaths in ID, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20% 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.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 44-W
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