William S. Wells

Time

In 1948, 5 officers at Kansas City Police Department were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.

In 1948, 7 officers in MO were killed feloniously, the 17th heaviest of 146 years on record. The heaviest was 1920, with 16.

In 1948, 80 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 84th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

In 1948, 81 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 87th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.

Who

William was 36. Of the 69 killed feloniously at Kansas City Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 42; the middle age was 37. William had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.

William was 36. Of the 477 killed feloniously in MO whose age is recorded, half were between 31 and 48; the middle age was 39. William had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

William was 36. 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. William had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

William was 36. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. William had served 8 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

September holds 9.7% of these deaths at Kansas City Police Department; December holds the most, 13.9%. Mondays: 23.6%.

September holds 7.2% of these deaths in MO; December holds the most, 11%. Mondays: 14.6%.

September holds 9.1% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.

September holds 8.8% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.

How

Felonious deaths account for 60% of all 120 deaths at Kansas City Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's shotgun, in 2.8% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 63.6% of all 829 deaths in MO, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's shotgun, in 0.6% 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 officer's shotgun, in 0.1% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's shotgun, in 0.1% of these deaths.

His people

Kansas City Police Department has at least 120 officers remembered here, William among them.

Where