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Town Marshal William Brumfield was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a man in Hollandale.
He was taken to King's Daughters Hospital in Greenville where he died later in the evening.
The man who shot him was also killed.
Marshal Brumfield was survived by four siblings.
Survivors
Marshal Brumfield was survived by four siblings.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Town Marshal Brumfield served with the Hollandale Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Hollandale community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Town Marshal Brumfield.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Hollandale Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
William is one of 243 officers killed feloniously in MS, 69.4% of the 350 remembered there.
William is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
William 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 1924, 2 officers in MS were killed feloniously, the 37th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 6.
In 1924, 225 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 4th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1924, 228 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
William was 55. Of the 222 killed feloniously in MS whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 53; the middle age was 41.
William was 55. 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.
William was 55. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
December holds 12.3% of these deaths in MS, more than any other month. Sundays: 14.4%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Sundays: 15.2%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Hollandale Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.4% of all 350 deaths in MS, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 16% 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; unknown type, in 9.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,103 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
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Hollandale Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, William among them.
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