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Deputy Sheriff James Lowry was shot and killed when he attempted to break up a fight. Deputy Lowry was a deputized guard at the United Verde Extension Mine near Jerome. As he was attempting to break up a fight he was shot to death. The shooter fled into the hills and a posse was sent after him. The shooter was later shot by another deputy. Deputy Lowry had previously served three terms as the Sheriff of Yavapai County.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Deputy Sheriff Lowry served with the Yavapai County Sheriff's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Prescott community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Deputy Sheriff Lowry.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Yavapai County Sheriff's Office has lost 6 officers; 6 of them killed feloniously.
James is one of 204 officers killed feloniously in AZ, 61.8% of the 330 remembered there.
James is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
James 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 1918, 1 officer at Yavapai County Sheriff's Office was killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1918, 6 officers in AZ were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.
In 1918, 165 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 19th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1918, 169 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 24th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
James was 65. Of the 5 killed feloniously at Yavapai County Sheriff's Office whose age is recorded, half were between 43 and 51; the middle age was 50.
James was 65. Of the 186 killed feloniously in AZ whose age is recorded, half were between 31.3 and 47; the middle age was 39.
James was 65. 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.
James was 65. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
July holds 33.3% of these deaths at Yavapai County Sheriff's Office; June holds the most, 33.3%. Tuesdays: 33.3%.
July holds 11.3% of these deaths in AZ; May holds the most, 13.2%. Tuesdays: 15.7%.
July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 100% of all 6 deaths at Yavapai County Sheriff's Office. The weapon recorded was gun, in 33.3% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 61.8% of all 330 deaths in AZ, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 28.9% 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
Yavapai County Sheriff's Office has 6 officers remembered here, James among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 34-W
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