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Patrolman Edward Fowler was shot and killed while checking on two suspicious men on the edge of town at 1:20 am. Unbeknownst to Patrolman Fowler, the two men were car thieves. As he approached them they opened fire, striking him in the stomach twice. The suspects fled and were never apprehended despite a manhunt involving hundreds of citizens. Patrolman Fowler had served with the North Vernon Police Department for only 21 days.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Fowler served with the North Vernon Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the North Vernon community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Fowler.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
North Vernon Police Department has lost 5 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
Edward is one of 310 officers killed feloniously in IN, 61.6% of the 503 remembered there.
Edward is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Edward 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 1925, 1 officer at North Vernon Police Department was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 4 years on record. The heaviest was 1993, with 2.
In 1925, 3 officers in IN were killed feloniously, the 30th heaviest of 122 years on record. The heaviest was 1934, with 9.
In 1925, 208 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 11th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1925, 209 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 12th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Edward was 52. Of the 5 killed feloniously at North Vernon Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 52; the middle age was 44. Edward had served 0.1 years; the middle length of service was 1.5 years.
Edward was 52. Of the 299 killed feloniously in IN whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38. Edward had served 0.1 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Edward was 52. 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. Edward had served 0.1 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Edward was 52. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Edward had served 0.1 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 40% of these deaths at North Vernon Police Department; March holds the most, 40%. Mondays: 20%.
September holds 8.7% of these deaths in IN; January holds the most, 11%. Mondays: 12.6%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 5 deaths at North Vernon Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 61.6% of all 503 deaths in IN, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 22.9% 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 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.
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North Vernon Police Department has 5 officers remembered here, Edward among them.
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