William J. Fitzpatrick

Time

In 1945, 1 officer at Albany Police Department was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 5 years on record. The heaviest was 1971, with 2.

In 1945, 6 officers in NY were killed feloniously, the 38th heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 2001, with 32.

In 1945, 68 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 105th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

In 1945, 70 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 108th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.

Who

William was 57. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Albany Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 37 and 43; the middle age was 43. William had served 20 years; the middle length of service was 13.5 years.

William was 57. Of the 671 killed feloniously in NY whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 43; the middle age was 35. William had served 20 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.

William was 57. 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 20 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

William was 57. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. William had served 20 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

January holds 33.3% of these deaths at Albany Police Department, more than any other month. Fridays: 50%.

January holds 8.9% of these deaths in NY; September holds the most, 13.8%. Fridays: 14.7%.

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 50% of all 12 deaths at Albany Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 16.7% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 34.7% of all 2,132 deaths in NY, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 6.6% 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 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.

His people

Albany Police Department has 12 officers remembered here, William among them.

Where