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Constable Conger succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained six weeks earlier while attempting to serve a bond forfeiture warrant. During the arrest attempt the suspect was able to gain control of the constable's service weapon and shot him several times. The suspect then fled and was never apprehended.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Constable Conger gave the Ellis County Constable's Office 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Midlothian community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Constable Conger.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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The Sacrifice · Felonious
Thomas is the only officer of Ellis County Constable's Office - Precinct 4 remembered here.
Thomas is one of 1,462 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,423 remembered there.
Thomas is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Thomas 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 1908, 7 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 89th heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1908, 129 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 35th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1908, 129 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 42nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Thomas was 40. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. Thomas had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Thomas was 40. 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. Thomas had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Thomas was 40. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Thomas had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
July holds 9.4% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Fridays: 15.5%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Ellis County Constable's Office - Precinct 4.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,423 deaths in TX, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,552 deaths in the United States, the most common cause.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause.
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 1-E
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