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Patrolman Douglas Cantrill was shot and killed when he stopped a man and woman who were acting suspiciously in a residential area. He was found in his patrol car on H Street, next to the railroad tracks, suffering from a bullet wound to his chest. His service revolver was found on the ground outside of the vehicle. There were no witnesses to the shooting. Two suspects were apprehended but were never charged with his murder. Patrolman Cantrill had only served with the Davis Police Department for one week and had previously served with the Grass Valley Police Department for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and infant child.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Cantrill gave the Davis Police Department 2 years.
Thank you for your service to the Davis community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Cantrill.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Davis Police Department has lost 2 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Douglas is one of 974 officers killed feloniously in CA, 53% of the 1,839 remembered there.
Douglas is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Douglas is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1959, 5 officers in CA were killed feloniously, the 82nd heaviest of 163 years on record. The heaviest was 1970, with 24.
In 1959, 61 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 123rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1959, 62 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 129th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Douglas was 23. Of the 905 killed feloniously in CA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 43; the middle age was 35. Douglas had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Douglas was 23. 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. Douglas had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Douglas was 23. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Douglas had served 2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
September holds 7.6% of these deaths in CA; October holds the most, 9.3%. Mondays: 12.9%.
September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 2 deaths at Davis Police Department. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, 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 officer's handgun, in 6% 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 officer's handgun, in 5.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.
His people
Davis Police Department has 2 officers remembered here, Douglas among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 45-W
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