John F. Creevy

Time

In 1925, 4 officers at Philadelphia Police Department were killed feloniously, the 5th heaviest of 88 years on record. The heaviest was 1919, with 7.

In 1925, 7 officers in PA were killed feloniously, the 18th heaviest of 152 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 16.

In 1925, 208 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 11th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

In 1925, 209 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 12th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.

Who

John was 64. Of the 162 killed feloniously at Philadelphia Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 43; the middle age was 34.5. John had served 24 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.

John was 64. Of the 585 killed feloniously in PA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. John had served 24 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.

John was 64. 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 24 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

John was 64. 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 24 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

June holds 8.6% of these deaths at Philadelphia Police Department; September holds the most, 10.4%. Tuesdays: 12.3%.

June holds 7.5% of these deaths in PA; September holds the most, 10.5%. Tuesdays: 12.7%.

June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.

June holds 8.2% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.

How

Felonious deaths account for 43% of all 379 deaths at Philadelphia Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 7.4% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 47.4% of all 1,262 deaths in PA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.9% 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 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.

His people

Philadelphia Police Department has at least 120 officers remembered here, John among them.

Where