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Sheriff Myles Keller was shot and killed as he attempted to arrest a man who was firing a gun into the street from a pool hall.
Sheriff Keller was called to the town of Elsie because residents believed that there could be some trouble after a dance that was being held that evening. After arriving in town, Sheriff Keller and a Deputy observed a man firing a .25 caliber handgun from a pool hall into the street. Sheriff Keller approached, and ordered the suspect to put his hands up. The suspect fired his pistol, striking Sheriff Keller in the stomach. Sheriff Keller returned fire, striking the suspect in the shoulder. Despite is stomach wound, Sheriff Keller was able to disarm the suspect and place him into handcuffs before collapsing. The suspect died six days later from the wound.
Sheriff Keller was taken to a hospital in the town of North Platte, where he died 10 days later from his wounds.
Sheriff Keller was a widower, and was survived by his two daughters, seven sisters, and six brothers.
Sheriff Keller was called to the town of Elsie because residents believed that there could be some trouble after a dance that was being held that evening. After arriving in town, Sheriff Keller and a Deputy observed a man firing a .25 caliber handgun from a pool hall into the street. Sheriff Keller approached, and ordered the suspect to put his hands up. The suspect fired his pistol, striking Sheriff Keller in the stomach. Sheriff Keller returned fire, striking the suspect in the shoulder. Despite is stomach wound, Sheriff Keller was able to disarm the suspect and place him into handcuffs before collapsing. The suspect died six days later from the wound.
Survivors
Sheriff Keller was a widower, and was survived by his two daughters, seven sisters, and six brothers.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Keller served with the Perkins County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Greant community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Keller.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Myles is the only officer of Perkins County Sheriff's Office remembered here.
Myles is one of 97 officers killed feloniously in NE, 64.2% of the 151 remembered there.
Myles is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Myles 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 1924, 3 officers in NE were killed feloniously, the 4th heaviest of 68 years on record. The heaviest was 1977, with 6.
In 1924, 225 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 4th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1924, 228 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Myles was 41. Of the 92 killed feloniously in NE whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 51; the middle age was 41.
Myles was 41. 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.
Myles was 41. 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 7.2% of these deaths in NE; August holds the most, 14.4%. Sundays: 16.5%.
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 1 deaths at Perkins County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was handgun; .25 caliber, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 64.2% of all 151 deaths in NE, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .25 caliber, in 1% 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; .25 caliber, in 0.1% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .25 caliber, in 0.1% of these deaths.
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