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Incident
Officer Wasmer was shot and killed while investigating a hit-and-run accident at 2100 hours. During the investigation the woman's husband appeared and shot Officer Wasmer in the face and chest. Officer Wasmer was able to return fire and strike the suspect. It is believed the man was seeking revenge on Officer Wasmer because he had previously arrested the man for DUI.
Survivors
Officer Wasmer had been with the agency for two years and was survived by his wife and two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Wasmer gave the Bosque Farms Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Bosque Farms community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Wasmer.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Military Service
Charles Elwood Wasmer served in the U.S. Army (1960â1962) before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Charles is the only officer of Bosque Farms Police Department remembered here.
Charles is one of 123 officers killed feloniously in NM, 63.7% of the 193 remembered there.
Charles is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Charles 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 1977, 2 officers in NM were killed feloniously, the 11th heaviest of 77 years on record. The heaviest was 1898, with 4.
In 1977, 128 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 36th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1977, 146 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 34th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Charles was 36. Of the 107 killed feloniously in NM whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48; the middle age was 37. Charles had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Charles was 36. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Charles had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Charles was 36. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Charles had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 11.4% of these deaths in NM; February holds the most, 14.6%. Thursdays: 15.4%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Bosque Farms Police Department. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.7% of all 193 deaths in NM, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 4.1% 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.
Military Service
Charles Elwood Wasmer served in the U.S. Army (1960–1962) before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 6-W
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