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Patrolman Aaron Youngman was shot and killed when he responded to a disturbance at a local tavern.
The suspect suddenly turned and shot Patrolman Youngman in the chest. He was apprehended and committed to a state hospital where he later died.
Patrolman Youngman had served with the Mt. Carmel Police Department for six years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Youngman gave the Mt. Carmel Police Department 6 years.
Thank you for your service to the Mt. Carmel community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Youngman.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Aaron is the only officer of Mt. Carmel Police Department remembered here.
Aaron is one of 842 officers killed feloniously in IL, 63.9% of the 1,318 remembered there.
Aaron is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Aaron 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 1955, 3 officers in IL were killed feloniously, the 87th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1924, with 22.
In 1955, 53 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 135th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1955, 53 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 139th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Aaron was 60. Of the 762 killed feloniously in IL whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 45; the middle age was 38. Aaron had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Aaron was 60. 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. Aaron had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Aaron was 60. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Aaron had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 8.9% of these deaths in IL; July holds the most, 10.3%. Fridays: 14.6%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Fridays: 14.3%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Mt. Carmel Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.9% of all 1,318 deaths in IL, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 30.6% 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 gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 16-E
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