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Patrol Officer Chris Anderson was shot and killed while serving an arrest warrant at a home on Lafayette Street. He allowed the subject to enter his home to dress but the man emerged with a handgun and shot Officer Anderson in the throat twice, killing him instantly. The man then stole Officer Anderson's patrol car and service weapon. He then led officers on a vehicle and foot pursuit before being arrested. The man, who had a history of mental illness, was convicted of Officer Anderson's murder and sentenced to life in prison. Officer Anderson had served with the Hot Springs Police Department for 12 years.
Survivors
He is survived by his wife and daughter.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrol Officer Anderson gave the Hot Springs Police Department 12 years.
Thank you for your service to the Hot Springs community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrol Officer Anderson.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Hot Springs Police Department has lost 9 officers; 8 of them killed feloniously.
Christopher is one of 249 officers killed feloniously in AR, 66.9% of the 372 remembered there.
Christopher is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Christopher is one of 17,631 officers killed feloniously worldwide, 52% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1996, 1 officer at Hot Springs Police Department was killed feloniously, the 2nd heaviest of 6 years on record. The heaviest was 1899, with 3.
In 1996, 1 officer in AR was killed feloniously, the 68th heaviest of 106 years on record. The heaviest was 1911, with 8.
In 1996, 79 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 86th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1996, 79 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 94th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Christopher was 36. Of the 7 killed feloniously at Hot Springs Police Department whose age is recorded, half were between 36 and 46.5; the middle age was 38. Christopher had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 5 years.
Christopher was 36. Of the 214 killed feloniously in AR whose age is recorded, half were between 33 and 49; the middle age was 42. Christopher had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.
Christopher 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. Christopher had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Christopher was 36. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38. Christopher had served 12 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
February holds 12.5% of these deaths at Hot Springs Police Department; March holds the most, 50%. Mondays: 25%.
February holds 7.6% of these deaths in AR; April holds the most, 10.8%. Mondays: 12.9%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths in the United States; December holds the most, 9.4%. Mondays: 13.8%.
February holds 7.4% of these deaths worldwide; December holds the most, 9.2%. Mondays: 13.8%.
How
Felonious deaths account for 88.9% of all 9 deaths at Hot Springs Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 37.5% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 66.9% of all 372 deaths in AR, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun, in 22.9% 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
Hot Springs Police Department has 9 officers remembered here, Christopher among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 56-W
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