Marshal William Henry Maeger, Tallapoosa Police Department, Georgia

Marshal William Henry Maeger

Tallapoosa Police Department, Georgia

End of Watch Sunday, February 13, 1910

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William Henry Maeger

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.

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Age 53
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Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Weapon Handgun
Offender Paroled in 1927

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Marshal Maeger,
On today, the 115th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice for the citizens of Tallapoosa.

BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

February 13, 2025