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Patrolman Jackson succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained three weeks earlier while attempting to arrest two suspects for stealing a bicycle. Patrolman Jackson was transported to a local hospital after being shot. He remained in the hospital for three weeks and died shortly after undergoing surgery.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Jackson served with the Superior Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Superior 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
Superior Police Department has lost 6 officers; 4 of them killed feloniously.
Roy is one of 159 officers killed feloniously in WI, 50% of the 318 remembered there.
Roy is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Roy is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 51.7% of the 34,117 remembered here.
34,117 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1911, 2 officers in WI were killed feloniously, the 19th heaviest of 89 years on record. The heaviest was 1917, with 11.
In 1911, 149 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 27th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1911, 150 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 33rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
When
April holds 6.3% of these deaths in WI; November holds the most, 11.9%. Fridays: 10.1%.
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 66.7% of all 6 deaths at Superior Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 75% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 318 deaths in WI, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 27.7% 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 gun, in 22.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.
His people
Superior Police Department has 6 officers remembered here, Roy among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 38-E
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