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Patrolman Paul Lane was accidentally shot by a fellow officer who was attempting to re-holster his weapon inside the police station. Patrolman Lane was transported to a local hospital where he remained in critical condition for three days before succumbing to his wound. Patrolman Lane had served with the Redding Police Department for six months.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife and 9-year-old son.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Patrolman Lane served with the Redding Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Redding community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Patrolman Lane.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Redding Police Department has lost 3 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
Paul is one of 720 officers lost to accidents in CA, 39.2% of the 1,839 remembered there.
Paul is one of 8,276 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Paul is one of 10,096 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.6% of the 34,102 remembered here.
34,102 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1943, 6 officers in CA were lost to accidents, the 51st heaviest of 128 years on record. The heaviest was 1969, with 14.
In 1943, 38 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 110th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1943, 49 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 105th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
Paul was 32. Of the 690 lost to accidents in CA whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 42.8; the middle age was 35. Paul had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 7 years.
Paul was 32. Of the 7,718 lost to accidents in the United States whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 46; the middle age was 36. Paul had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
Paul was 32. Of the 9,452 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36. Paul had served 0.5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.
When
January holds 9.3% of these deaths in CA; August holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 12.9%.
January holds 7.7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.4%. Thursdays: 14%.
January holds 8.1% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Thursdays: 14.2%.
How
Accident deaths account for 33.3% of all 3 deaths at Redding Police Department, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 39.2% of all 1,839 deaths in CA, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 0.6% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 30% of all 27,551 deaths in the United States, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 0.5% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 29.6% of all 34,102 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 0.4% of these deaths.
His people
Redding Police Department has 3 officers remembered here, Paul among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 11-W
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