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Marshal Elmer Ferguson was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for carrying a concealed handgun and for threatening to kill him. The man produced a gun during the arrest and shot and killed Marshal Ferguson. An angry mob formed; chased the suspect a short distance and shot him several times.
Marshal Ferguson was survived by his wife and children.
Survivors
Marshal Ferguson was survived by his wife and children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
City Marshal Ferguson served with the Ringwood Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Ringwood community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, City Marshal Ferguson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
L. is the only officer of Ringwood Police Department remembered here.
L. is one of 403 officers killed feloniously in OK, 69.2% of the 582 remembered there.
L. is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
L. is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1903, 3 officers in OK were killed feloniously, the 38th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 15.
In 1903, 103 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 50th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1903, 106 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 57th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
L. was 36. Of the 335 killed feloniously in OK whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42.
L. was 36. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38.
L. was 36. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
December holds 9.7% of these deaths in OK; June holds the most, 11.4%. Fridays: 14.1%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Fridays: 14.3%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Ringwood Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.2% of all 582 deaths in OK, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 28% 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 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
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