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Officer Day was shot and killed while attempting to arrest several men at a saloon during a disturbance.
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152 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Police Officer Day served with the Denison Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Denison community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Denison Police Department has lost 5 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
John is one of 1,462 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,423 remembered there.
John is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
John 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 1874, 1 officer at Denison Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1874, 11 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 44th heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1874, 34 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 151st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1874, 35 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 152nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
February holds 20% of these deaths at Denison Police Department; October holds the most, 20%. Thursdays: 60%.
February holds 7.6% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 5 deaths at Denison Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 60% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,423 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 22.3% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Denison Police Department has 5 officers remembered here, John among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
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