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William Frederick Mullikin
Incident
Deputy Sheriff William Mullikin was killed in an automobile crash while responding to a reported sighting of the subject wanted for the murders of Police Officer Michael Hoing and Police Officer Wayne Rice, both of the Waterloo Police Department. Both officers had been shot and killed two days earlier when they responded to a noise complaint at the man's home, and the suspect had eluded authorities. While rushing eastbound on West Eagle Road to the scene of the sighting, Deputy Mullikin was on the passenger side of the patrol car when a vehicle turned left in front of them onto Ansborough Road. Because Deputy Mulliken shouted: "Watch out!" He most likely saved the lives of the deputy driving and the deputy in the back seat. The sheriff's patrol vehicle had the flashing red lights on its roof, alternately flashing headlights, and a 'warble' siren on. The subject was eventually captured and sentenced to two life terms. He died in prison on March 18th, 2014. Deputy Mullikin had served with the Black Hawk County Sheriff's Office for six years and the U.S. Federal Marshal's Office for two years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife, parents, and sister.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Mullikin gave the Black Hawk County Sheriff's Office 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Waterloo community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Mullikin.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Black Hawk County Sheriff's Office has lost 2 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
William is one of 71 officers lost to accidents in IA, 31.4% of the 226 remembered there.
William is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
William is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1981, 2 officers in IA were lost to accidents, the 5th heaviest of 50 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 3.
In 1981, 63 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 68th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1981, 81 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 54th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
William was 29. Of the 69 lost to accidents in IA whose age is recorded, half were between 32 and 48; the middle age was 38. William had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
William was 29. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. William had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
William was 29. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. William had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 9.9% of these deaths in IA; June holds the most, 16.9%. Tuesdays: 12.7%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Tuesdays: 14.1%.
July holds 8.9% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 14%.
How
Accident deaths account for 50% of all 2 deaths at Black Hawk County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 31.4% of all 226 deaths in IA, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause.
His people
Black Hawk County Sheriff's Office has 2 officers remembered here, William among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 13-E
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