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Sheriff Alexander Ramsey was shot and killed when he and a deputy encountered two horse thieves while traveling to Stockton, Kansas. They observed a horse trail in Rooks County and went to investigate to see if the county's most wanted man and horse thief was involved. They encountered two men attempting to sell horses, and a shootout ensued. Sheriff Ramsey and one of the suspects were killed. The second suspect was wounded and apprehended but acquitted at trial. When Sheriff Ramsey's 24-year-old wife was told of his death, she went into a state of shock and died a few days later. Sheriff Ramsey was a Union Civil War Veteran.
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I served 1985 to 1993. You served too, before the badge - different uniform, same idea. You go where you are sent and you do not get to pick the call.
Sheriff Ramsey gave the Ellis County Sheriff's Office 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hays community, and for your service before it. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, brother.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Military Service
Alexander Ramsey served in the the United States military before joining law enforcement.
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Ellis County Sheriff's Office has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Alexander is one of 237 officers killed feloniously in KS, 70.7% of the 335 remembered there.
Alexander is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,552 remembered there.
Alexander 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 1875, 1 officer in KS was killed feloniously, the 59th heaviest of 112 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 8.
In 1875, 28 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 157th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1875, 32 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 156th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Alexander was 27. Of the 211 killed feloniously in KS whose age is recorded, half were between 34 and 49; the middle age was 42. Alexander had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 4.5 years.
Alexander was 27. 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. Alexander had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Alexander was 27. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Alexander had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
June holds 5.5% of these deaths in KS; July holds the most, 11.4%. Mondays: 17.3%.
June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Ellis County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was gun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 70.7% of all 335 deaths in KS, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 32.9% 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
Ellis County Sheriff's Office has 2 officers remembered here, Alexander among them.
Military Service
Alexander Ramsey served in the United States military before joining law enforcement.
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Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 1-E
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