James J. Purcell

Time

In 1955, 1 officer at Baltimore Police Department was killed feloniously, the 15th heaviest of 60 years on record. The heaviest was 1964, with 4.

In 1955, 1 officer in MD was killed feloniously, the 56th heaviest of 104 years on record. The heaviest was 2000, with 6.

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

James was 51. Of the 68 killed feloniously at Baltimore Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 28.8 and 41.5; the middle age was 35. James had served 16 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.

James was 51. Of the 178 killed feloniously in MD whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 43.8; the middle age was 35. James had served 16 years; the middle length of service was 8 years.

James was 51. Of the 14,219 killed feloniously in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 47; the middle age was 38. James had served 16 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

James was 51. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. James had served 16 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

October holds 13.8% of these deaths at Baltimore Police Department, more than any other month. Mondays: 21.3%.

October holds 10.8% of these deaths in MD; June holds the most, 11.8%. Mondays: 16.9%.

October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.

October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.

How

Felonious deaths account for 53% of all 151 deaths at Baltimore Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 13.8% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 51.6% of all 378 deaths in MD, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 9.2% 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 officer's handgun, in 5.8% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.

His people

Baltimore Police Department has at least 120 officers remembered here, James among them.

Where