Incident
Officer Robert Washington was shot and killed while on duty. Officer Washington was on patrol when he cleared his last call around 9:00 pm at Highway 80 and Shaw Road in Jackson. When the shift ended at 10:00 pm, Officer Washington never reported to the precinct. The dispatcher attempted to call Officer Washington numerous times, but there was no response. A massive search was conducted by the Jackson Police Department and surrounding law enforcement agencies throughout the night and the next morning. Officer Washington's body was located the next morning near an old drive-in theater off Highway 80 suffering from several gunshot wounds. A suspect in his murder was arrested and charged with capital murder in February 2007. All charges were dropped without prejudice in 2009. Officer Washington had served with the agency for 11 years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife, son, seven brothers, and six sisters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Officer Washington gave the Jackson Police Department 11 years.
Thank you for your service to the Jackson community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Officer Washington.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Jackson Police Department has lost 19 officers; 14 of them killed feloniously.
Robert is one of 243 officers killed feloniously in MS, 69.4% of the 350 remembered there.
Robert is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Robert 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 1995, 1 officer at Jackson Police Department was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 13 years on record. The heaviest was 1893, with 2.
In 1995, 3 officers in MS were killed feloniously, the 16th heaviest of 114 years on record. The heaviest was 1981, with 6.
In 1995, 96 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 58th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1995, 99 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 63rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Robert was 37. Of the 11 killed feloniously at Jackson Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 39.5; the middle age was 36. Robert had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 10 years.
Robert was 37. Of the 222 killed feloniously in MS whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 53; the middle age was 41. Robert had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6.5 years.
Robert was 37. 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. Robert had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Robert was 37. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Robert had served 11 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 7.1% of these deaths at Jackson Police Department; January holds the most, 21.4%. Wednesdays: 14.3%.
November holds 6.2% of these deaths in MS; December holds the most, 12.3%. Wednesdays: 16.5%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 73.7% of all 19 deaths at Jackson Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 21.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 69.4% of all 350 deaths in MS, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 18.9% 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.
His people
Jackson Police Department has 19 officers remembered here, Robert among them.
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Walker Guice Jan 14, 1893
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Cliff Hines Jan 14, 1893
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James Henry Redmond, III Feb 1, 1902
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James William Hill
Jan 12, 1940
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Wilburn Burleson Mar 10, 1961
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Charles Ray Buckley, Jr.
Mar 14, 1965
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William Louis Skinner
Aug 19, 1971
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Floyd Dewey Seaton
May 23, 1979
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William Rankin Hickman
Apr 13, 1981
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Bobby Joe Biggert
Feb 23, 1989
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Rickey Joe Simmons
Feb 4, 1992
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Nathan Williams
Jan 31, 1993
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John Reid Sandifer
Sep 18, 1994
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Robert Joe Washington, Sr.
Nov 15, 1995
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Brian Ronald Kinsey
Oct 22, 1997
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Thomas Drumane Catchings
Mar 17, 2005
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Glen Victor Agee
Aug 6, 2010
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Eric Tyrone Smith, Sr.
Apr 4, 2013
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Bruce Daniel Jacob
Jul 20, 2013
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