William Henry Powell Jr.

Time

In 1960, 1 officer at Philadelphia Police Department was killed feloniously, the 40th heaviest of 88 years on record. The heaviest was 1919, with 7.

In 1960, 1 officer in PA was killed feloniously, the 120th heaviest of 152 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 16.

In 1960, 60 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 126th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

In 1960, 61 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 132nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.

Who

William was 30. Of the 162 killed feloniously at Philadelphia Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 43; the middle age was 34.5. William had served 2.1 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.

William was 30. Of the 585 killed feloniously in PA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. William had served 2.1 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.

William was 30. 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 2.1 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

William was 30. 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 2.1 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

November holds 6.1% of these deaths at Philadelphia Police Department; September holds the most, 10.4%. Saturdays: 12.3%.

November holds 9.4% of these deaths in PA; September holds the most, 10.5%. Saturdays: 15.2%.

November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.

November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Saturdays: 16.2%.

How

Felonious deaths account for 43% of all 379 deaths at Philadelphia Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 7.4% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 47.4% of all 1,262 deaths in PA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.9% 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 officer's handgun, in 5.8% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.

His people

Philadelphia Police Department has at least 120 officers remembered here, William among them.

Where