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Constable Elton Williams was shot and killed by a 14-year-old parolee after he stole and wrecked a car. Constable Williams was responding to a report that the juvenile was at a home showing off a rifle. As Constable Williams was getting out of his patrol car, the suspect shot him in the stomach, killing him instantly.
Survivors
Constable Williams was survived by his wife, three daughters, and sister.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Williams gave the Vaiden Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Vaiden community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Williams.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Elton is the only officer of Vaiden Police Department remembered here.
Elton is one of 243 officers killed feloniously in MS, 69.4% of the 350 remembered there.
Elton is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Elton 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 1966, 3 officers in MS were killed feloniously, the 16th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 6.
In 1966, 77 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 91st heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1966, 81 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 87th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Elton was 63. Of the 222 killed feloniously in MS whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 53; the middle age was 41. Elton had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6.5 years.
Elton was 63. 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. Elton had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Elton was 63. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Elton had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 9.5% of these deaths in MS; December holds the most, 12.3%. Mondays: 12.8%.
January holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
January holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Vaiden Police Department. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.4% of all 350 deaths in MS, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.3% 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 rifle, in 5.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.3% of these deaths.
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