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Died when he was shot policing a sectarian march which degenerated into a riot. He had sworn in as a Special Constable that day to protect his community.
Died when he was shot while policing a sectarian march that degenerated into a riot. He had only been sworn in as a Special Constable that same day to protect his community.
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Special Constable Ross served with the Girvan Burgh.
Thank you for your service. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
Special Constable Alexander Ross is one of 1 officers killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty across the full record of this memorial — 0% of all 97,772 officers honored here.
In SCT, 46 of 308 officers were killed feloniously — deliberately targeted and murdered in the line of duty — 14.9% of this state's fallen. That is 14.9 percentage points above the national rate of 0%.
National Cause Distribution
How Felonious compares to all causes of officer death in the memorial record. Alexander Ross's cause is highlighted.
How Alexander Ross Compares
When Felonious Deaths Occur
Monthly distribution of Felonious deaths across the full memorial record. Alexander Ross is highlighted in Jul.
Weapons Used Against Officers
Most common weapons in felonious officer deaths.
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