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Patrolman Harry Stith was stabbed to death by a prisoner on China Street near Washington Street.
He had been sent to a residence after a landlady reported a tenant had stolen $10 from her. As he was walking the prisoner to the workhouse, the subject grabbed a Bowie knife he had concealed and stabbed Patrolman Stith in the groin, severing the femoral artery. Patrolman Stith managed to shoot the man, killing him instantly. Patrolman Stith succumbed to his stab wound before any medical aid was given to him.
Patrolman Stith was a Civil War veteran and a member of the United States Colored Troops Heavy Artillery who had served with the Vicksburg Police Department for eight years.
He is buried at Cedar Hill Cemetery in Vicksburg, Warren County, Mississippi.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and family.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Patrolman Stith gave the Vicksburg Police Department 8 years.
Thank you for your service to the Vicksburg community. Thank you for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Military Service
Harry Stith served in the the United States military before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Vicksburg Police Department has lost 4 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
Harry is one of 243 officers killed feloniously in MS, 69.4% of the 350 remembered there.
Harry is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Harry 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 1884, 1 officer in MS was killed feloniously, the 70th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 6.
In 1884, 52 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 137th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1884, 54 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 136th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Harry was 48. Of the 222 killed feloniously in MS whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 53; the middle age was 41. Harry had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6.5 years.
Harry was 48. 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. Harry had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Harry was 48. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Harry had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 9.1% of these deaths in MS; December holds the most, 12.3%. Wednesdays: 16.5%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 4 deaths at Vicksburg Police Department. The weapon recorded was edged weapon; knife, in 25% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.4% of all 350 deaths in MS, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon; knife, in 0.4% 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 edged weapon; knife, in 0.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon; knife, in 0.7% of these deaths.
His people
Vicksburg Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Harry among them.
Where
Military Service
Harry Stith served in the United States military before joining law enforcement.
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