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Deputy Sheriff James Alexander was shot and killed while attempting to write a citation to a bar owner for operating during prohibited hours. He had cited the man in the past. As he entered the bar he was ambushed by the bar owner who was standing behind the counter. The subject was convicted of manslaughter and released from prison after serving only a few years.
Survivors
Deputy Alexander was survived by his wife, daughter, and son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Alexander served with the Washington County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Weiser community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Alexander.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
James is the only officer of Washington County Sheriff's Office remembered here.
James is one of 44 officers killed feloniously in ID, 62% of the 71 remembered there.
James is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
James 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 1965, 2 officers in ID were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 33 years on record. The heaviest was 1924, with 3.
In 1965, 78 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 89th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1965, 80 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 91st heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
December holds 6.8% of these deaths in ID; January holds the most, 25%. Saturdays: 13.6%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Saturdays: 16.3%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Washington County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was gun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 62% of all 71 deaths in ID, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.5% 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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