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Sheriff Doc Moody was shot and killed while attempting to evict a man who was illegally staying in a house. A man who had returned to his farm home after being away for the winter encountered the man in his house and was threatened with a rifle. The man went to the sheriff and swore out a warrant. Sheriff Moody and two deputies returned to the house and told the man to come out. When the man came out, he fired a shot into the air from his rifle. Sheriff Moody returned fire, striking him in the hand twice. The man then shot his rifle again, striking Sheriff Moody in the chest. The man then fired at the deputies, who were all unarmed. The suspect stole one of the vehicles and fled the scene. He was located by a posse a short time later and shot and killed. Sheriff Moody had served as the Sheriff of Richland County Sheriff's Department for 11 years.
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He was survived by his wife and three children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sheriff Moody gave the Richland County Sheriff's Department 11 years.
Thank you for your service to the Wahpeton community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sheriff Moody.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Richland County Sheriff's Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
George is one of 39 officers killed feloniously in ND, 63.9% of the 61 remembered there.
George is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
George 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 1911, 1 officer in ND was killed feloniously, the 8th heaviest of 32 years on record. The heaviest was 1917, with 2.
In 1911, 149 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 27th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1911, 150 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 33rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
George was 48. Of the 37 killed feloniously in ND whose age is recorded, half were between 36 and 55; the middle age was 50. George had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 3 years.
George was 48. 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. George had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George was 48. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. George had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 7.7% of these deaths in ND; July holds the most, 17.9%. Saturdays: 20.5%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Saturdays: 16.3%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Richland County Sheriff's Department. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.9% of all 61 deaths in ND, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 12.8% 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 rifle, in 5.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.3% of these deaths.
His people
Richland County Sheriff's Department has 2 officers remembered here, George among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 31-W
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