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Marshal Nels Berglin was shot and killed during a robbery attempt at a gas station. Marshal Berglin had stopped at the gas station shortly after coming on duty to talk with the owners. While he was there, three men stopped to fill up with gas. When they were done, they entered the store and ordered everyone to get on the ground. Marshal Berglin attempted to draw his gun but was shot and killed. The suspects were later located in a Michigan prison after being convicted of other robberies in that state. Marshal Berglin had only served with the Forest Lake Police Department for 12 days. He was not married.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Marshal Berglin served with the Forest Lake Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Forest Lake community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Marshal Berglin.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Nels is the only officer of Forest Lake Police Department remembered here.
Nels is one of 173 officers killed feloniously in MN, 59% of the 293 remembered there.
Nels is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Nels 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 1932, 4 officers in MN were killed feloniously, the 4th heaviest of 93 years on record. The heaviest was 1922, with 11.
In 1932, 210 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 8th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1932, 210 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 11th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Nels was 52. Of the 166 killed feloniously in MN whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 41. Nels had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.
Nels was 52. 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. Nels had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Nels was 52. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Nels had served 0 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 4% of these deaths in MN; August holds the most, 16.8%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Forest Lake Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 59% of all 293 deaths in MN, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 23.1% 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 gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 44-W
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