James Blaine Shrewsbury

Time

In 1923, 1 officer at West Virginia State Police was killed feloniously, the 4th heaviest of 17 years on record. The heaviest was 1977, with 3.

In 1923, 8 officers in WV were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.

In 1923, 199 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 14th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

In 1923, 200 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 16th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.

Who

James was 31. Of the 19 killed feloniously at West Virginia State Police whose age is recorded, half were between 26 and 36.5; the middle age was 31. James had served 1.3 years; the middle length of service was 8.5 years.

James was 31. Of the 147 killed feloniously in WV whose age is recorded, half were between 31.5 and 47.5; the middle age was 39. James had served 1.3 years; the middle length of service was 4.5 years.

James 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. James had served 1.3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

James was 31. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. James had served 1.3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

July holds 9.5% of these deaths at West Virginia State Police; June holds the most, 19%. Mondays: 28.6%.

July holds 10.7% of these deaths in WV; August holds the most, 14.2%. Mondays: 16%.

July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.

July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.

How

Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 42 deaths at West Virginia State Police, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 28.6% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 72.8% of all 232 deaths in WV, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 16.6% 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 gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.

His people

West Virginia State Police has 42 officers remembered here, James among them.

Where