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Detective James Fine was shot and killed while responding to a domestic disturbance call. The suspect had told the other subjects involved that he would shoot any policeman who came to the home. When Detective Fine arrived the suspect shot a .30-.06 rifle through two doors and struck Detective Fine, killing him. The man then committed suicide. Detective Fine had served with the Racine Police Department for nine years.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Detective Fine gave the Racine Police Department 9 years.
Thank you for your service to the Racine community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Detective Fine.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Racine Police Department has lost 13 officers; 3 of them killed feloniously.
James is one of 159 officers killed feloniously in WI, 50% of the 318 remembered there.
James is one of 15,742 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
James is one of 17,622 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1974, 3 officers in WI were killed feloniously, the 7th heaviest of 89 years on record. The heaviest was 1917, with 11.
In 1974, 162 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 22nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1974, 178 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 22nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
James had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6.2 years.
James had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
James had served 9 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 6.3% of these deaths in WI; November holds the most, 11.9%. Fridays: 10.1%.
January holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
January holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 23.1% of all 13 deaths at Racine Police Department, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 318 deaths in WI, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 6.9% 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 rifle, in 5.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was rifle, in 5.3% of these deaths.
His people
Racine Police Department has 13 officers remembered here, James among them.
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John Harms
Nov 18, 1918
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Alvin B. Christensen
Jul 13, 1930
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Jacob A. Mauer
Apr 28, 1931
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Harry C. Breheim
Aug 26, 1933
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John H. Anderson
Mar 10, 1935
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Frank F. Lenzke
May 13, 1936
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Arthur E. Lindstrom
Feb 12, 1951
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Harold Worden
Aug 25, 1955
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Lester McEachern
May 5, 1956
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James J. Hantschel
May 15, 1963
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Fred W. Lenzke
Feb 14, 1967
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James R. Fine
Jan 11, 1974
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John David Hetland
Jun 17, 2019
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 44-W
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