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Marshal William Henry Maeger | Tallapoosa Police Department, Georgia
Tallapoosa Police Department, Georgia

Marshal

William Henry Maeger

Tallapoosa Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch: Sunday, February 13, 1910

Biographical Info

Age: 53
Tour of Duty: Not available
Badge Number: Not available

Incident Details

Cause of Death: Gunfire
Date of Incident: February 13, 1910
Weapon Used: Handgun
Suspect Info: Paroled in 1927

Marshal William Maeger was shot and killed at the jail in the basement of the Old City Hall after arresting a man. When they arrived at the jail the man suddenly pulled a concealed pistol and shot Marshal Maeger.

The suspect, 42, was later arrested hiding in his home. He was convicted of murder, sent to prison, and paroled on July 19, 1927.

Marshal Maeger was survived by his wife and six children.