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Randolph W. Cathey
Incident
Marshal Randolph Cathey was shot and killed leaving a cafe while on duty at 1830 hours. He was ambushed by a man as he walked out the door.
The suspect was arrested and charged with Marshal Cathey's murder. On April 17, 1909 he was acquitted by a jury.
Marshal Cathey was survived by his parents and is buried in Cedar Knob Cemetery, Salado, Bell County, Texas.
Survivors
Marshal Cathey was survived by his parents and is buried in Cedar Knob Cemetery, Salado, Bell County, Texas.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Assistant City Marshal Cathey served with the Pauls Valley Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Pauls Valley community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Assistant City Marshal Cathey.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Pauls Valley Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Randolph is one of 403 officers killed feloniously in OK, 69.2% of the 582 remembered there.
Randolph is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Randolph 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 1907, 2 officers in OK were killed feloniously, the 51st heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 15.
In 1907, 108 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 46th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1907, 109 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 54th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Randolph was 30. Of the 335 killed feloniously in OK whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42.
Randolph was 30. 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.
Randolph was 30. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
November holds 8.2% of these deaths in OK; June holds the most, 11.4%. Sundays: 18.6%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Pauls Valley Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.2% of all 582 deaths in OK, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 7.9% 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; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Pauls Valley Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Randolph among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 60-W
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