George A. Eppley

Time

In 1917, 3 officers at Philadelphia Police Department were killed feloniously, the 10th heaviest of 88 years on record. The heaviest was 1919, with 7.

In 1917, 12 officers in PA were killed feloniously, the 6th heaviest of 152 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 16.

In 1917, 165 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 19th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

In 1917, 169 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 24th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.

Who

George was 30. 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. George had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.

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

George was 30. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. George had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

George was 30. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. George had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

September holds 10.4% of these deaths at Philadelphia Police Department, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 12.9%.

September holds 10.5% of these deaths in PA, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 15.4%.

September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Wednesdays: 12.9%.

September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Wednesdays: 13.2%.

How

Felonious deaths account for 43% of all 379 deaths at Philadelphia Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 28.8% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 47.4% of all 1,262 deaths in PA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 18.4% 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 gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.

His people

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

Where