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Deputy Constable Leroy Tripp was shot and killed in the Aguanga area as he approached a tent occupied by a suspect wanted for stealing items from local ranches.
The man fired through the tent canopy, fatally wounding Deputy Tripp. Other officers returned fire and wounded the man, who then committed suicide.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Constable Tripp gave the Riverside County Constable's Office 3 years.
Thank you for your service to the Riverside community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Constable Tripp.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Riverside County Constable's Office has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Leroy is one of 974 officers killed feloniously in CA, 53% of the 1,839 remembered there.
Leroy is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Leroy is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1916, 14 officers in CA were killed feloniously, the 6th heaviest of 163 years on record. The heaviest was 1970, with 24.
In 1916, 155 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 24th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1916, 175 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 23rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Leroy was 24. Of the 905 killed feloniously in CA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 43; the middle age was 35. Leroy had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Leroy was 24. Of the 14,220 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. Leroy had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Leroy was 24. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Leroy had served 3 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 9.1% of these deaths in CA; October holds the most, 9.3%. Mondays: 12.9%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Riverside County Constable's Office. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 53% of all 1,839 deaths in CA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 7.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 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 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
His people
Riverside County Constable's Office has 2 officers remembered here, Leroy among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 15-W
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