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Deputy Stuart was shot and killed by a man in retaliation for an incident that occurred 21 years earlier in which Deputy Stuart shot and killed the man's half brother while attempting to arrest him.
When Deputy Stuart was killed, he was patrolling a festival in Durango when the half-brother came up to him and shot him without warning. The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to five years. He was pardoned December 29, 1934.
Deputy Stuart had served with the Falls County Sheriff's Department for 21 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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21 years. You could have gone home.
Deputy Sheriff Stuart gave the Falls County Sheriff's Office 21 years. Still answering calls at the end.
Thank you for your service to the Marlin community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Stuart.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Falls County Sheriff's Office has lost 6 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Leonard is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Leonard is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Leonard 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 1933, 1 officer at Falls County Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 4 years on record. The heaviest was 1973, with 2.
In 1933, 16 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 9th heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1933, 184 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 15th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1933, 186 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 18th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Leonard was 53. Of the 4 killed feloniously at Falls County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 36.3 and 56.3; the middle age was 46.5. Leonard had served 21 years; the middle length of service was 21 years.
Leonard was 53. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Leonard had served 21 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Leonard was 53. 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. Leonard had served 21 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Leonard was 53. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Leonard had served 21 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 40% of these deaths at Falls County Sheriff's Office, more than any other month. Mondays: 20%.
June holds 10.3% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Mondays: 13.3%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 83.3% of all 6 deaths at Falls County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause.
His people
Falls County Sheriff's Office has 6 officers remembered here, Leonard among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 33-E
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