William Deans
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Patrolman

William Deans

Felonious
End of Watch June 24, 1922
Age 45
Tour of Duty 17 yrs
Badge 8183
The Vigil Panel 43 ›
Gender Male

Incident

Patrolman William Deans suffered a fatal heart attack after being kicked in the groin. Patrolman Deans was arresting the man for obstructing traffic when the assault took place. He was able to handcuff the man before collapsing. Patrolman Deans was taken to Flushing Hospital, where he died a short time later. Charges against the suspect were dropped, but the wife was allowed to sue for injuries. The results of the court case are unknown. Patrolman Deans served with the New York City Police Department for 17 years and was assigned to the Flushing Police Station (modern-day 109th Precinct).

Survivors

He was survived by his wife and two sons.

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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Deans gave the New York City Police Department 17 years.
Thank you for your service to the New York community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Deans.

— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993

Agency

Type Police Department
Location New York, NY
Platform Identity nypd.newyork.ny.us.gov.nw

Service Record

End of Watch June 24, 1922
Tour of Duty 17 yrs
Age 45
Badge Number 8183
Gender Male

Incident Details

Cause Felonious
Weapon Person

The Sacrifice · Felonious

William is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.

33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.

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Time

In 1922, 228 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 3rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

Every year on record · United States
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Who

William was 45. 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. William had served 17 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

Age at death
Where he stood among them
Age by years of service
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When

June holds 8.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Saturdays: 16.3%.

By month
By day of the week
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How

Felonious deaths account for 57.1% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was person, in 2% of these deaths.

Every cause
Weapons recorded
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His people

New York City Police Department has at least 120 officers remembered here, William among them.

Across the years
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Where

Patrolman William Deans

New York City Police Department · End of Watch June 24, 1922

Where the Name Is Cut

National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 35-E

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