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Incident
Officer David Mobilio was shot and killed from ambush when he stopped at the department's fueling station between 1:30 am and 2:00 am.
He was shot two times by a suspect as he got out of his patrol car. Fellow officers began looking for Officer Mobilio when he failed to answer radio calls. They located his body next to his patrol car with his gun nearby. It is believed he drew his weapon when the confrontation started with the suspect.
The suspect was apprehended in Concord, New Hampshire, on November 27, 2002, after authorities learned his location. An email was posted on the internet claiming responsibility for the act, and the identity of the poster was uncovered. The suspect admitted to murdering Officer Mobilio in an effort to protest his perception of police brutality and corporate irresponsibility.
On April 5, 2005, the suspect was convicted of murdering Officer Mobilio and was sentenced to death.
Officer Mobilio had served with the Red Bluff Police Department for 4 years and served as a patrol and DARE officer.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and 2-year-old son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Police Officer Mobilio gave the Red Bluff Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Red Bluff community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Police Officer Mobilio.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
David is the only officer of Red Bluff Police Department remembered here.
David is one of 974 officers killed feloniously in CA, 53% of the 1,839 remembered there.
David is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
David is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 2002, 5 officers in CA were killed feloniously, the 82nd heaviest of 163 years on record. The heaviest was 1970, with 24.
In 2002, 73 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 96th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 2002, 77 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 95th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
David was 31. Of the 905 killed feloniously in CA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 43; the middle age was 35. David had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
David was 31. 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. David had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
David was 31. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. David had served 4 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
November holds 8% of these deaths in CA; October holds the most, 9.3%. Tuesdays: 12%.
November holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
November holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Red Bluff Police Department. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 100% 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 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 8.5% of these deaths.
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