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Incident
Patrolman Addis Miller was shot and killed after arresting a suspect wanted for questioning in several burglaries. When the two arrived at Alton City Hall, on E 3rd Street, Patrolman Miller opened the back door to his police car to let the suspect out. The suspect grabbed a pistol from under the front seat of the patrol car and shot Patrolman Miller. Although mortally wounded, Patrolman Miller was able to return fire and wounded the suspect, who was later arrested in Missouri. The suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to 100 years in prison, but was released after serving 24 years. Patrolman Miller had served with the Alton Police Department for 10 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Miller gave the Alton Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Alton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Miller.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Alton Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Addis is one of 842 officers killed feloniously in IL, 63.9% of the 1,318 remembered there.
Addis is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Addis 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 1937, 3 officers in IL were killed feloniously, the 87th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1924, with 22.
In 1937, 123 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 41st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1937, 123 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 48th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Addis was 40. Of the 762 killed feloniously in IL whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 45; the middle age was 38. Addis had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Addis was 40. 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. Addis had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Addis was 40. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Addis had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 10.3% of these deaths in IL, more than any other month. Thursdays: 15%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Alton Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.9% of all 1,318 deaths in IL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 28.5% 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
Alton Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Addis among them.
Where
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