John P. Skala Jr.

Time

In 2001, 37 officers at Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.

In 2001, 39 officers in NJ were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.

In 2001, 158 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 23rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

In 2001, 160 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 27th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.

Who

John was 31. Of the 41 killed feloniously at Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 47; the middle age was 41. John had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 14.5 years.

John was 31. Of the 247 killed feloniously in NJ whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 38. John had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 9 years.

John was 31. 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. John had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

John was 31. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. John had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

September holds 92.7% of these deaths at Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 90.2%.

September holds 23.9% of these deaths in NJ, more than any other month. Tuesdays: 22.7%.

September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.

September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.

How

Felonious deaths account for 68.3% of all 60 deaths at Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was aircraft; passenger jet, in 90.2% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 40.8% of all 647 deaths in NJ, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was aircraft; passenger jet, in 14% 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 aircraft; passenger jet, in 0.5% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was aircraft; passenger jet, in 0.4% of these deaths.

His people

Port Authority of New York and New Jersey Police Department has 60 officers remembered here, John among them.

Where