John J. Smith

Time

In 1904, 1 officer at Metropolitan Police Department was killed feloniously, the 14th heaviest of 50 years on record. The heaviest was 1971, with 4.

In 1904, 3 officers in DC were killed feloniously, the 85th heaviest of 159 years on record. The heaviest was 1922, with 20.

In 1904, 82 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 78th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

In 1904, 82 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 86th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.

Who

John was 59. Of the 68 killed feloniously at Metropolitan Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 26 and 39; the middle age was 31. John had served 34 years; the middle length of service was 5.5 years.

John was 59. Of the 580 killed feloniously in DC whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 44; the middle age was 36. John had served 34 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.

John was 59. 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. John had served 34 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

John was 59. Of the 15,853 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. John had served 34 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

July holds 11.4% of these deaths at Metropolitan Police Department; May holds the most, 14.3%. Thursdays: 11.4%.

July holds 11.7% of these deaths in DC, more than any other month. Thursdays: 13.7%.

July holds 9.3% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.

July holds 9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Thursdays: 14.1%.

How

Felonious deaths account for 53.4% of all 131 deaths at Metropolitan Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 32.9% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 53.1% of all 1,419 deaths in DC, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 19.6% 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 34,102 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.

His people

Metropolitan Police Department has at least 120 officers remembered here, John among them.

Where