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Patrolman Francis Graham was shot and killed, and his partner was seriously wounded when they responded to a domestic disturbance involving a man and his wife on the 7400 block of Canton Avenue. The man opened fire with a shotgun as the officers were talking to his wife inside their home. The suspect was convicted of second-degree murder and sentenced to life on July 30th, 1977. He was later paroled. Patrolman Graham had served with the University City Police Department for seven years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and five children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Graham gave the University City Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the University City community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Graham.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
University City Police Department has lost 4 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
Francis is one of 527 officers killed feloniously in MO, 63.6% of the 829 remembered there.
Francis is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Francis is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1976, 6 officers in MO were killed feloniously, the 22nd heaviest of 146 years on record. The heaviest was 1920, with 16.
In 1976, 137 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 30th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1976, 162 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 26th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Francis was 42. Of the 477 killed feloniously in MO whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48; the middle age was 39. Francis had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Francis was 42. 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. Francis had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Francis was 42. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Francis had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 8.9% of these deaths in MO; December holds the most, 11%. Sundays: 16.9%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 4 deaths at University City Police Department. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 63.6% of all 829 deaths in MO, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 5.7% 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 shotgun, in 7% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was shotgun, in 6.3% of these deaths.
His people
University City Police Department has 4 officers remembered here, Francis among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 25-W
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