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Marshal Worthen was shot by a man who had just robbed the night marshal and was attempting to get away. Marshal Worthen was shot about 5 am at the G. M. & O. Station while arresting the suspect. He managed to return fire and seriously wounded the suspect. The marshal died in the waiting room of the station before medical aid arrived. The 24-year-old suspect was convicted of murder and executed by electrocution on May 9, 1946. Marshal Worthen had lived in Union for 23 years and had served as a town officer for twenty years. He was survived by his wife, two daughters, two sons, one granddaughter, four brothers, and one sister. He was interred in the Union Cemetery.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, two daughters, two sons, one granddaughter, four brothers, and one sister.
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20 years. You could have gone home.
Town Marshal Worthen gave the Union Police Department 20 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Union community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Town Marshal Worthen.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Union Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
George is one of 243 officers killed feloniously in MS, 69.4% of the 350 remembered there.
George is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George 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 1944, 2 officers in MS were killed feloniously, the 37th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 6.
In 1944, 59 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 129th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1944, 74 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 100th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
George was 61. Of the 222 killed feloniously in MS whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 53; the middle age was 41. George had served 20 years; the middle length of service was 6.5 years.
George was 61. 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. George had served 20 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George was 61. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. George had served 20 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 8.2% of these deaths in MS; December holds the most, 12.3%. Sundays: 14.4%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Union Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.4% of all 350 deaths in MS, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 18.9% 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 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Union Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, George among them.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 14-W
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