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Deputy Sheriff Charles Haney succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained three days earlier while responding to a domestic disturbance. Despite being wounded, he was able to subdue the suspect until other deputies arrived.
The 20-year-old suspect was convicted of murder and sentenced to life. He had a parole hearing in 1961 but the result is unknown.
Deputy Haney had served with the Livingston County Sheriff's Office for 16 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Haney gave the Livingston County Sheriff's Office 16 years.
Thank you for your service to the Pontiac community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Haney.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Charles is the only officer of Livingston County Sheriff's Office remembered here.
Charles is one of 842 officers killed feloniously in IL, 63.9% of the 1,318 remembered there.
Charles is one of 15,741 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.2% of the 27,543 remembered there.
Charles is one of 17,629 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,910 remembered here.
33,910 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1917, 18 officers in IL were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1924, with 22.
In 1917, 165 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 19th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1917, 169 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 24th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Charles was 46. Of the 762 killed feloniously in IL whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 45; the middle age was 38. Charles had served 16 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Charles was 46. Of the 14,215 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Charles had served 16 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Charles was 46. Of the 15,849 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Charles had served 16 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
October holds 8.2% of these deaths in IL; July holds the most, 10.3%. Mondays: 14.4%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Livingston County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was handgun, 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 handgun, in 28.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.2% of all 27,543 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,910 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
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