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Marshal Taylor was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man for public intoxication. The suspect, who shot Marshal Taylor in the head, was sentenced to 10 years at hard labor for the murder.
Marshal Taylor had served with the agency for only 11 months.
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Marshal Taylor served with the Morganfield Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Morganfield community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Morganfield Police Department has lost 2 officers; 1 of them killed feloniously.
Harlan is one of 756 officers killed feloniously in KY, 76.8% of the 984 remembered there.
Harlan is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Harlan 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 1883, 5 officers in KY were killed feloniously, the 48th heaviest of 147 years on record. The heaviest was 1926, with 22.
In 1883, 43 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 144th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1883, 46 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 146th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Harlan was 21. Of the 669 killed feloniously in KY whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 41. Harlan had served 0.9 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Harlan was 21. 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. Harlan had served 0.9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Harlan was 21. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Harlan had served 0.9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 11.5% of these deaths in KY, more than any other month. Sundays: 18.7%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Sundays: 15.2%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Morganfield Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 76.8% of all 984 deaths in KY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 22.8% 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 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Morganfield Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Harlan among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 54-E
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