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Officer William Elliott was stabbed to death while patrolling Meyer Street.
Just after midnight, he confronted a notorious criminal. The man pulled out a knife and stabbed Officer Elliott in the chest. He was able to fire at the suspect and killed him. Officer Elliott succumbed to his wounds at the scene.
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134 years is a long time for a name to go unread. Not today.
Officer Elliott served with the Tucson Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Tucson community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Tucson Police Department has lost 11 officers; 6 of them killed feloniously.
William is one of 204 officers killed feloniously in AZ, 61.8% of the 330 remembered there.
William is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
William is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1892, 1 officer at Tucson Police Department was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1892, 2 officers in AZ were killed feloniously, the 30th heaviest of 99 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 6.
In 1892, 81 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 82nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1892, 84 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 81st heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
July holds 33.3% of these deaths at Tucson Police Department, more than any other month. Sundays: 16.7%.
July holds 11.3% of these deaths in AZ; May holds the most, 13.2%. Sundays: 11.3%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 54.5% of all 11 deaths at Tucson Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon, in 16.7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 61.8% of all 330 deaths in AZ, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon, in 3.9% 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 edged weapon, in 2.2% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was edged weapon, in 2% of these deaths.
His people
Tucson Police Department has 11 officers remembered here, William among them.
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William Elliott
Jul 3, 1892
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William H. Katzenstein
Jul 26, 1902
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Robert V. Cummins
Sep 7, 1936
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Barry W. Headricks
Oct 28, 1974
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James Anthony Smith
Oct 28, 1980
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Jeffrey H. Ross
Feb 18, 1982
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Patrick Kent Hardesty
May 26, 2003
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Erik David Hite
Jun 2, 2008
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Stephen Cody Kass
May 5, 2021
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Jason H. Southard
Nov 26, 2021
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Adam Buckner
Mar 31, 2024
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 39-E
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