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Marshal Robert Garrett was shot and killed in an act of revenge from an incident that occurred eight months earlier. He and the county commissioner had advised a property owner that a portion of his land would be acquired through eminent domain to erect a bridge.
On October 16, 1909, the property owner fatally shot Marshal Garrett as a result of the action. The property owner was also shot and killed. It is not clear if Marshall Garrett killed him or other men who were with him.
Marshal Garrett was survived by his wife.
Survivors
Marshal Garrett was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
City Marshal Garrett served with the Hastings Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Hastings community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, City Marshal Garrett.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Robert is the only officer of Hastings Police Department remembered here.
Robert is one of 403 officers killed feloniously in OK, 69.2% of the 582 remembered there.
Robert is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Robert 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 1909, 14 officers in OK were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 15.
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.
Who
Robert was 44. Of the 335 killed feloniously in OK whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42.
Robert was 44. 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.
Robert was 44. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
October holds 6.5% of these deaths in OK; June holds the most, 11.4%. Saturdays: 16.1%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Hastings Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.2% of all 582 deaths in OK, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 28% 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, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
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