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Posseman Charles Hill was shot and killed in a gunfight with several escapees who had murdered Deputy Jack Williams during their escape nine days earlier.
The suspect who had killed Deputy Williams was also killed in the shootout with the posse. A second suspect was lynched by an angry mob and the third suspect escaped.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Posseman Hill served with the Valley County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Glasgow community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Posseman Hill.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Valley County Sheriff's Office has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Charles is one of 93 officers killed feloniously in MT, 65.5% of the 142 remembered there.
Charles is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Charles is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1903, 2 officers in MT were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 58 years on record. The heaviest was 1935, with 6.
In 1903, 103 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 50th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1903, 106 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 57th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Charles had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Charles had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Charles had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 5.4% of these deaths in MT; December holds the most, 15.1%. Mondays: 9.7%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Valley County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 65.5% of all 142 deaths in MT, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 14% 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 rifle, in 5.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.3% of these deaths.
His people
Valley County Sheriff's Office has 2 officers remembered here, Charles among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 61-W
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