Incident
Marshal McCallum was shot and killed while responding to a disturbance at a local coffee shop. When he arrived the drunken suspect opened fire on him. The man was sentenced to life but pardoned by the governor in 1938.
Marshal McCallum had been with the agency for six weeks and was survived by his wife and six children.
Survivors
Marshal McCallum had been with the agency for six weeks and was survived by his wife and six children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
City Marshal McCallum served with the Lake Village Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Lake Village community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, City Marshal McCallum.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Samuel is the only officer of Lake Village Police Department remembered here.
Samuel is one of 249 officers killed feloniously in AR, 66.9% of the 372 remembered there.
Samuel is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Samuel 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 1928, 4 officers in AR were killed feloniously, the 9th heaviest of 106 years on record. The heaviest was 1911, with 8.
In 1928, 201 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 13th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1928, 202 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 15th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Samuel was 51. Of the 214 killed feloniously in AR whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 42. Samuel had served 0.1 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Samuel was 51. 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. Samuel had served 0.1 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Samuel was 51. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Samuel had served 0.1 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 7.2% of these deaths in AR; April holds the most, 10.8%. Thursdays: 18.1%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Lake Village Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 66.9% of all 372 deaths in AR, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 22.9% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 50-E
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