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Detective Jack Stevens was shot and killed while questioning a parole violator on Main Street. He had received word that the parolee was at a local motel. While talking to the subject, the man pushed him away, pulled out a gun, and shot at him four times, striking him once in the chest. Detective Stevens was able to return and struck the man twice. The man was apprehended and charged with the murder. On January 16, 1974, the suspect, 24, was convicted of murder with malice and sentenced to 50 years. Detective Stevens served with the Lubbock Police Department for 10 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Stevens gave the Lubbock Police Department 10 years.
Thank you for your service to the Lubbock community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Stevens.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Lubbock Police Department has lost 8 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
Jack is one of 1,462 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,423 remembered there.
Jack is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Jack 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 1973, 19 officers in TX were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1973, 171 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 17th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1973, 188 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 17th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Jack was 31. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Jack had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Jack 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. Jack had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jack was 31. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Jack had served 10 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 7.6% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Fridays: 15.5%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 8 deaths at Lubbock Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 75% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,423 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 14.2% 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
Lubbock Police Department has 8 officers remembered here, Jack among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
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