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George W. Spencer
Incident
Chief Deputy Spencer was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a drunk suspect in a tavern.
On November 22, 1938, the suspect was convicted of second degree murder and sentenced to 21 years in prison.
Chief Deputy Spencer had served with the agency for 4 years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Chief Deputy Sheriff Spencer gave the Craighead County Sheriff's Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Jonesboro community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Chief Deputy Sheriff Spencer.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
Agency
Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Craighead County Sheriff's Department has lost 4 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
George is one of 249 officers killed feloniously in AR, 66.9% of the 372 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, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1938, 1 officer in AR was killed feloniously, the 68th heaviest of 106 years on record. The heaviest was 1911, with 8.
In 1938, 111 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 45th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1938, 113 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 51st heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
George was 31. Of the 214 killed feloniously in AR whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 42. George had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
George was 31. 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 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
George was 31. 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 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 7.2% of these deaths in AR; April holds the most, 10.8%. Mondays: 12.9%.
October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 75% of all 4 deaths at Craighead County Sheriff's Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 66.9% of all 372 deaths in AR, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 19.3% 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 gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Craighead County Sheriff's Department has 4 officers remembered here, George among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 49-E
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