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Sergeant Allen Kimery was shot and killed while making a traffic stop on a vehicle suspected of not paying for gas. He was monitoring another local agency's radio at the time and heard a description of the vehicle. At the time, local prosecutor's would not prosecute gas drive-offs because the high frequency in which they were occurring. Instead, officers would make the offenders return and pay for the gas. Unbeknownst to Sergeant Kimery the vehicle had just been stolen from Great Falls, Montana. As he approached the vehicle the suspect opened fire with a .357 caliber handgun, striking Sergeant Kimery in the chest. He was able to return fire and wounded the suspect. The suspect was sentenced to 20 years to life for Sergeant Kimery's murder. Sergeant Kimery had served with the Missoula County Sheriff's Department for nine years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, daughter, and his parents.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Kimery gave the Missoula County Sheriff's Office 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Missoula community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Kimery.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Missoula County Sheriff's Office has lost 5 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
Allen is one of 93 officers killed feloniously in MT, 65.5% of the 142 remembered there.
Allen is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Allen is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1984, 1 officer in MT was killed feloniously, the 25th heaviest of 58 years on record. The heaviest was 1935, with 6.
In 1984, 91 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 62nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1984, 104 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 59th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Allen was 38. Of the 81 killed feloniously in MT whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 47; the middle age was 39. Allen had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Allen was 38. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Allen had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Allen was 38. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Allen had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 15.1% of these deaths in MT, more than any other month. Thursdays: 11.8%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 60% of all 5 deaths at Missoula County Sheriff's Office, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 65.5% of all 142 deaths in MT, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 22.6% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 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 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Missoula County Sheriff's Office has 5 officers remembered here, Allen among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 32-W
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