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Patrolman James Green and Patrolman Edward Miner were shot and killed after being ambushed. Four officers had responded to the home of a man who was reported to be intoxicated. Upon entering the house they found that they were in an ambush. The suspect had placed a lamp in the middle of the room and hid in the shadows. When the four officers entered he opened fire with a shotgun, fatally wounding Patrolman Green and Patrolman Miner. The other two officers returned fire, killing the suspect. Patrolman Green had served with the Rock Island Police Department for three years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Green gave the Rock Island Police Department 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Rock Island community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Green.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Rock Island Police Department has lost 9 officers; 5 of them killed feloniously.
James is one of 842 officers killed feloniously in IL, 63.9% of the 1,318 remembered there.
James is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
James 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 1922, 2 officers at Rock Island Police Department were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1922, 21 officers in IL were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1924, with 22.
In 1922, 228 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1922, 306 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
James had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 3.5 years.
James had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
James had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
James had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 40% of these deaths at Rock Island Police Department, more than any other month. Sundays: 40%.
October holds 8.2% of these deaths in IL; July holds the most, 10.3%. Sundays: 15.2%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 55.6% of all 9 deaths at Rock Island Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 40% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.9% of all 1,318 deaths in IL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 5.2% 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 shotgun, in 7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 6.3% of these deaths.
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Rock Island Police Department has 9 officers remembered here, James among them.
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