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Edward Patrick Savage
Incident
Location: Washington Incident Date: Sunday, January 15, 1922 Weapon: Officer's handgun Offender: Acquitted
Special Agent Edward Savage was shot and killed in Leavenworth, Washington, by an escapee he had just arrested and taken to the local police station.
Agent Savage had located the escapee on a Great Northern Railway train after receiving a notice that the man may be in the area. He placed the man under arrested and transported him to the Leavenworth Police Department. The man was able to disarm the police chief and then shot both officers. Despite the wounds, they were able to subdue the man.
The police chief was wounded in the arm while Agent Savage was wounded in the leg. Agent Savage's wound developed gangrene and he died eight days later. The prisoner was charged with first degree assault in connection with the incident but acquitted. He was transferred back to the custody of the prison following his trial.
Special Agent Savage had served with the Great Northern Railway Police Department for several years.
Survivors
He was survived by his estranged wife, son, and two brothers.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Special Agent Savage gave the Great Northern Railway Police Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Saint Paul community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Special Agent Savage.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Great Northern Railway Police Department has lost 4 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Edward is one of 173 officers killed feloniously in MN, 59% of the 293 remembered there.
Edward is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Edward 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 1922, 11 officers in MN were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1922, 228 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1922, 306 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Edward was 66. Of the 166 killed feloniously in MN whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 41. Edward had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Edward was 66. 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. Edward had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Edward was 66. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Edward had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 5.8% of these deaths in MN; August holds the most, 16.8%. Mondays: 11%.
January holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
January holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 4 deaths at Great Northern Railway Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 59% of all 293 deaths in MN, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% 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 officer's handgun, in 5.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.
His people
Great Northern Railway Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Edward among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 56-E
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