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Village Marshal Ole Havey was shot and killed just after midnight by burglars whome he surprised inside the Dalen & Alrick Store on the village's Main Street.
As the marshal approached the store he observed a light on and movement inside. The subject opened fire through the front door, killing Marshal Havey.
One suspect was apprehended, convicted of murder, and sentenced to 36 years in prison. He was released in 1942 after serving his sentence.
Marshal Havey was survived by his wife and three young children.
Survivors
Marshal Havey was survived by his wife and three young children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Village Marshal Havey served with the Hayfield Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Hayfield community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Village Marshal Havey.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Hayfield Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Ole is one of 173 officers killed feloniously in MN, 59% of the 293 remembered there.
Ole is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Ole 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 1905, 1 officer in MN was killed feloniously, the 43rd heaviest of 93 years on record. The heaviest was 1922, with 11.
In 1905, 81 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 82nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1905, 81 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 87th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Ole was 40. Of the 166 killed feloniously in MN whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 41.
Ole was 40. 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.
Ole was 40. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
December holds 9.8% of these deaths in MN; August holds the most, 16.8%. Saturdays: 18.5%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Saturdays: 16.3%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Hayfield Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 59% of all 293 deaths in MN, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.7% 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 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Hayfield Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Ole among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 2-E
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