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Patrolman Alva Jackson was shot and killed while attempting to arrest a youth who had murdered his father and wounded his grandfather at 1126 E. Lewis in Pasco. As Patrolman Jackson chased the suspect on foot, he rounded a corner and was confronted by the boy. As he attempted to talk the suspect into giving up, the boy opened fire with a .22 caliber revolver, striking Patrolman Jackson several times. Although mortally wounded, Patrolman Jackson was still able to overpower the boy and hold him until other units took him into custody. Patrolman Jackson was taken to Our Lady of Lourdes Hospital, where he succumbed to his injuries two hours later. The 16-year-old boy said he was mad with his father over his objection to his drinking beer. He was convicted of second-degree murder and manslaughter and sentenced to 60 years in prison. In 1958 he was shot by the Walla Walla Prison warden when he attempted to escape. He was paroled on June 28, 1965. On December 1, 1965, he was driving in Spokane when he hit a pedestrian who was crossing the street, throwing him a distance of 90 feet. The man, 44, was killed instantly. He was charged with negligent homicide but convicted of negligent driving. On May 26, 1966, a policeman found him drunk in his car, a violation of his parole, and he was returned to prison. Patrolman Jackson had served with the Pasco Police Department for five years and previously served with the Hood River, Oregon, Police Department for two years.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and two daughters.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Jackson gave the Pasco Police Department 7 years.
Thank you for your service to the Pasco community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Jackson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Alva is the only officer of Pasco Police Department remembered here.
Alva is one of 187 officers killed feloniously in WA, 55% of the 340 remembered there.
Alva is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Alva 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 1955, 2 officers in WA were killed feloniously, the 21st heaviest of 96 years on record. The heaviest was 1935, with 8.
In 1955, 53 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 135th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1955, 53 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 139th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Alva was 38. Of the 159 killed feloniously in WA whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 46; the middle age was 41. Alva had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Alva was 38. 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. Alva had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Alva was 38. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Alva had served 7 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
April holds 11.2% of these deaths in WA; November holds the most, 11.8%. Fridays: 13.4%.
April holds 8.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.
April holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 1 deaths at Pasco Police Department. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 100% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 55% of all 340 deaths in WA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23% 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 handgun, in 23.4% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
Where
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National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 26-E
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