Prescott Police Department, Wisconsin
End of Watch: Wednesday, October 24, 1917
Age: 52
Tour of Duty: 8 months
Badge Number: Not available
Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: October 24, 1917
Weapon Used: Rifle
Suspect Info: Charged with murder
Marshal Garland was shot and killed when he responded to reports about a drunk soldier. He was shot in the chest by the soldier when he attempted to arrest him. The suspect was apprehended and charged with desertion and first degree murder.
Marshal Garland had been with agency for eight months and was survived by his wife and three children.