James Donald Thornton

Time

In 1973, 1 officer at Kansas Highway Patrol was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.

In 1973, 2 officers in KS were killed feloniously, the 33rd heaviest of 112 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 8.

In 1973, 171 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 17th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

In 1973, 188 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 17th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.

Who

James was 52. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Kansas Highway Patrol whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 48; the middle age was 47. James had served 24 years; the middle length of service was 15 years.

James was 52. Of the 211 killed feloniously in KS whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42. James had served 24 years; the middle length of service was 4.5 years.

James was 52. 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. James had served 24 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

James was 52. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. James had served 24 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

October holds 20% of these deaths at Kansas Highway Patrol; January holds the most, 20%. Tuesdays: 20%.

October holds 10.1% of these deaths in KS; July holds the most, 11.4%. Tuesdays: 15.6%.

October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.

October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.

How

Felonious deaths account for 45.5% of all 11 deaths at Kansas Highway Patrol, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 40% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 70.7% of all 335 deaths in KS, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 32.9% 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

Kansas Highway Patrol has 11 officers remembered here, James among them.