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Corporal Hanson was shot and killed when he interrupted a robbery in progress at a local convenience store. As he entered the store a masked gunman jumped up from behind a counter and opened fire, striking Corporal Hanson. Corporal Hanson's partner, who was outside the store, returned fire through the front window and killed the suspect.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Corporal Hanson gave the Pueblo Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Pueblo community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Corporal Hanson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Pueblo Police Department has lost 12 officers; 7 of them killed feloniously.
Thomas is one of 236 officers killed feloniously in CO, 65.4% of the 361 remembered there.
Thomas is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Thomas 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 1973, 1 officer at Pueblo Police Department was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 6 years on record. The heaviest was 1909, with 2.
In 1973, 6 officers in CO were killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 113 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 9.
In 1973, 171 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 17th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1973, 188 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 17th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Thomas was 36. Of the 6 killed feloniously at Pueblo Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 36 and 46.3; the middle age was 38.5. Thomas had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Thomas was 36. Of the 184 killed feloniously in CO whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 47; the middle age was 39. Thomas had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Thomas was 36. 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. Thomas had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Thomas was 36. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Thomas had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
December holds 14.3% of these deaths at Pueblo Police Department; September holds the most, 28.6%. Saturdays: 28.6%.
December holds 8.9% of these deaths in CO; October holds the most, 11.9%. Saturdays: 13.6%.
December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Saturdays: 16.3%.
December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Saturdays: 16.2%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 58.3% of all 12 deaths at Pueblo Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 42.9% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 65.4% of all 361 deaths in CO, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 25% 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 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Pueblo Police Department has 12 officers remembered here, Thomas among them.
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Alvin Phippenney Jun 30, 1879
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Moses Lovern May 11, 1891
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Silas Marts Oct 7, 1903
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Elwin M. Slater Oct 8, 1903
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William A. Shellman Aug 12, 1906
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Frederick H. Barner
Mar 21, 1909
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John Dunleavy
Jul 21, 1909
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Thomas Jefferson Evans
Sep 13, 1919
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Addison O. Hinsdale, Jr.
Oct 4, 1920
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Elmer A. Trout
Sep 23, 1935
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Thomas Martin Hanson
Dec 29, 1973
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Nicholas Karl Heine
Jun 21, 2008
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 3-E
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