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Town Constable Albert Miller was shot and killed by one of two teenage brothers he caught burglarizing the Oxford Heights Place.
Constable Miller managed to return fire, killing one of the suspects. His brother was apprehended the next day and charged with second-degree murder.
On September 4, 1909, the suspect was acquitted after his attorney convinced the jury that his brother shot Constable Miller.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Town Constable Miller served with the Oxford Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Oxford community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Town Constable Miller.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Felonious
Albert is the only officer of Oxford Police Department remembered here.
Albert is one of 199 officers killed feloniously in MA, 42.4% of the 469 remembered there.
Albert is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Albert 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 1909, 1 officer in MA was killed feloniously, the 51st heaviest of 107 years on record. The heaviest was 1908, with 6.
In 1909, 99 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 52nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1909, 103 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 62nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
June holds 8% of these deaths in MA; October holds the most, 10.6%. Sundays: 14.1%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
June 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 Oxford Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun; revolver, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 42.4% of all 469 deaths in MA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; revolver, in 1.5% 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; revolver, in 0.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; revolver, in 0.8% of these deaths.
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