Raymond B. Smith

Time

In 1968, 1 officer at Richmond Police Department was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 19 years on record. The heaviest was 1925, with 2.

In 1968, 3 officers in VA were killed feloniously, the 40th heaviest of 136 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 10.

In 1968, 91 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 62nd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

In 1968, 91 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 73rd heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.

Who

Raymond had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 9 years.

Raymond had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

Raymond had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

Raymond had served 6 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

October holds 20% of these deaths at Richmond Police Department, more than any other month. Sundays: 45%.

October holds 7.6% of these deaths in VA; December holds the most, 10.4%. Sundays: 18.6%.

October holds 7.9% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Sundays: 15.2%.

October holds 7.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Sundays: 15.2%.

How

Felonious deaths account for 50% of all 40 deaths at Richmond Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 45% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 60.2% of all 653 deaths in VA, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 25.7% 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

Richmond Police Department has 40 officers remembered here, Raymond among them.

Where