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Police Officer William Easson and Police Officer Calvin Thacker were shot and killed while making a traffic stop while making a traffic stop at the 200 block of El Sendero Street in Vallejo. Both officers were shot twice during the stop. The subject fled the scene but later turned himself in. He was convicted of both murders and sentenced for 5 years to life in prison. Officer Easson had served with the Vallejo Police Department for five years.
Survivors
He was survived by his parents.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Easson gave the Vallejo Police Department 5 years.
Thank you for your service to the Vallejo community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Easson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Vallejo Police Department has lost 5 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
William is one of 974 officers killed feloniously in CA, 53% of the 1,839 remembered there.
William is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
William is one of 17,623 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,103 remembered here.
34,103 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1966, 2 officers at Vallejo Police Department were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1966, 5 officers in CA were killed feloniously, the 82nd heaviest of 163 years on record. The heaviest was 1970, with 24.
In 1966, 77 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 91st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1966, 81 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 87th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
William was 29. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Vallejo Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 35 and 43; the middle age was 35. William had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
William was 29. Of the 905 killed feloniously in CA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 43; the middle age was 35. William had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
William was 29. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. William had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
William was 29. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. William had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 60% of these deaths at Vallejo Police Department, more than any other month. Thursdays: 60%.
April holds 9.1% of these deaths in CA; October holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 15.9%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 5 deaths at Vallejo Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 60% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53% of all 1,839 deaths in CA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 26.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Vallejo Police Department has 5 officers remembered here, William among them.
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