William G. Wortmann

Time

In 1971, 8 officers at Detroit Police Department were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.

In 1971, 14 officers in MI were killed feloniously, more than in any other year.

In 1971, 168 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 18th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

In 1971, 181 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 19th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.

Who

William was 28. Of the 173 killed feloniously at Detroit Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 27 and 40; the middle age was 32. William had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

William was 28. Of the 400 killed feloniously in MI whose age is recorded, half were between 28 and 42; the middle age was 35. William had served 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.

William was 28. 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 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

William was 28. 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 2.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

January holds 11.3% of these deaths at Detroit Police Department; March holds the most, 13%. Fridays: 13.6%.

January holds 8.7% of these deaths in MI; December holds the most, 12.3%. Fridays: 14.5%.

January holds 8% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Fridays: 14.3%.

January holds 7.9% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Fridays: 14.3%.

How

Felonious deaths account for 70.8% of all 250 deaths at Detroit Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 22% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 59% of all 703 deaths in MI, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 23.6% 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 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 20.9% of these deaths.

His people

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

Where