City Marshal William Benjamin Morgan

City Marshal William Benjamin Morgan | Sandusky Police Department, Alabama
Sandusky Police Department, Alabama
City Marshal William Benjamin Morgan

Sandusky Police Department, Alabama

End of Watch Monday, September 29, 1913

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William Benjamin Morgan

Marshal Morgan was shot and killed by a suspect who he had ejected from a saloon earlier in the day.

The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. Even though he only had one leg, he made a record for himself for several escapes during his first three years in prison. He was paroled in 1931.

Marshal Morgan was survived by his wife and seven children.

Bio

  • Age 41
  • Tour Not available
  • Badge Not available

Incident Details

  • Cause Gunfire
  • Weapon Gun; Unknown type
  • Offender Paroled in 1931
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To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 100th anniversary year of your death.

Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.

Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.

Rest In Peace.

Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater

August 10, 2013

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