Marshal William Henry Maeger

Death by Force

Marshal William Henry Maeger, a 53-year-old white male, served as a marshal for the Tallapoosa Police Department in Georgia. On February 13, 1910, Marshal Maeger was tragically killed in the line of duty. The incident occurred in the basement jail of the Old City Hall in Tallapoosa. Marshal Maeger had arrested a suspect and was in the process of bringing him to the jail when the suspect suddenly pulled out a concealed pistol and shot Marshal Maeger. The suspect, a 42-year-old male, was later app ...Read More

Reflections for Marshal William Henry Maeger

Tallapoosa Police Department, Georgia, Fallen Officers