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Patrolman Jan Mulder was shot and killed while searching for a burglary suspect in the lobby of the Hotel Fort Piqua at 4:00 am. During the search, the man suddenly spun around with a revolver and shot Patrolman Mulder several times. Patrolman Mulder was able to return fire and kill the suspect. Patrolman Mulder was a native of the Netherlands and had served with the Piqua Police Department for just over four years. He was survived by his wife and four children. He is buried in the Forest Hill Union Cemetery, Piqua, Ohio.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and four children.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Mulder gave the Piqua Police Department 4 years.
Thank you for your service to the Piqua community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Mulder.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Piqua Police Department has lost 3 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Jan is one of 572 officers killed feloniously in OH, 57.6% of the 993 remembered there.
Jan is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Jan 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 1970, 6 officers in OH were killed feloniously, the 21st heaviest of 154 years on record. The heaviest was 1916, with 17.
In 1970, 138 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 29th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1970, 142 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 35th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Jan was 31. Of the 552 killed feloniously in OH whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 46; the middle age was 38. Jan had served 4.2 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Jan was 31. 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. Jan had served 4.2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Jan was 31. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Jan had served 4.2 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
August holds 7.7% of these deaths in OH; December holds the most, 9.6%. Tuesdays: 14.5%.
August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Tuesdays: 13.4%.
August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Tuesdays: 13.3%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 66.7% of all 3 deaths at Piqua Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 57.6% of all 993 deaths in OH, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 31.6% 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 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.
His people
Piqua Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Jan among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 54-W
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