John R. Clinton

Time

In 1983, 1 officer at South Carolina Highway Patrol was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 19 years on record. The heaviest was 1979, with 2.

In 1983, 3 officers in SC were killed feloniously, the 24th heaviest of 119 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 7.

In 1983, 106 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 47th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

In 1983, 128 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 43rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.

Who

John was 40. Of the 19 killed feloniously at South Carolina Highway Patrol whose age is recorded, half were between 28.5 and 39.5; the middle age was 31. John had served 16 years; the middle length of service was 9 years.

John was 40. Of the 243 killed feloniously in SC whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 38. John had served 16 years; the middle length of service was 5.3 years.

John was 40. 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. John had served 16 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

John was 40. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. John had served 16 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

May holds 15% of these deaths at South Carolina Highway Patrol; December holds the most, 20%. Tuesdays: 15%.

May holds 9.9% of these deaths in SC; July holds the most, 10.7%. Tuesdays: 13.2%.

May holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.

May holds 8.5% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.

How

Felonious deaths account for 38.5% of all 52 deaths at South Carolina Highway Patrol, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 25% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 61.5% of all 442 deaths in SC, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 7.7% 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

South Carolina Highway Patrol has 52 officers remembered here, John among them.

Where