Manhattan Police Department, Kansas
End of Watch Sunday, March 10, 1918
Marion Ross
Officer Ross was killed when he was assaulted while attempting to arrest a man for drunk in public in a city park in Aggieville. During the arrest one of the man's friends attacked Officer Ross and beat him severely. Officer Ross succumbed to his wounds before arriving at the local hospital.
Officer Ross' killer was found guilty of murder in the first degree, the first man convicted of murder in the first degree in Riley County.
Bio
- Age Not available
- Tour Not available
- Badge Not available
Incident Details
- Cause Assault
- Weapon Person
- Offender Convicted of First-Degree Murder
Most Recent Reflection
View all 9 ReflectionsOfficer Ross,
On today, the 100th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Manhattan.
R.I.P.
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Anonymous
United States Border Patrol
March 10, 2018
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