John Curtis Smith

Time

In 1909, 2 officers at Pennsylvania State Police were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.

In 1909, 6 officers in PA were killed feloniously, the 32nd heaviest of 152 years on record. The heaviest was 1918, with 16.

In 1909, 99 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 52nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

In 1909, 103 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 62nd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.

Who

John was 24. Of the 34 killed feloniously at Pennsylvania State Police whose age is recorded, half were between 26.8 and 37.3; the middle age was 30.5. John had served 0.6 years; the middle length of service was 5.8 years.

John was 24. Of the 585 killed feloniously in PA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37. John had served 0.6 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.

John was 24. 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. John had served 0.6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

John was 24. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. John had served 0.6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

August holds 11.8% of these deaths at Pennsylvania State Police; September holds the most, 14.7%. Mondays: 26.5%.

August holds 8.5% of these deaths in PA; September holds the most, 10.5%. Mondays: 14.5%.

August holds 8.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.

August holds 8.6% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.

How

Felonious deaths account for 39.1% of all 87 deaths at Pennsylvania State Police, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 29.4% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 47.4% of all 1,262 deaths in PA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 18.4% 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 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun, in 20.4% of these deaths.

His people

Pennsylvania State Police has 87 officers remembered here, John among them.

Where