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Sergeant Frederick was accidentally shot and killed with his own weapon when it malfunctioned.
Survivors
He was survived by his wife.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Sergeant Frederick served with the Paris Police Department.
Thank you for your service to the Paris community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Sergeant Frederick.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Accident
Paris Police Department has lost 5 officers; 1 of them lost to accidents.
William is one of 161 officers lost to accidents in KY, 16.4% of the 984 remembered there.
William is one of 8,275 officers lost to accidents in the United States, 30% of the 27,551 remembered there.
William is one of 10,100 officers lost to accidents worldwide, 29.8% of the 33,917 remembered here.
33,917 officers are remembered on this memorial. Each number below is one of them.
Time
In 1974, 2 officers in KY were lost to accidents, the 12th heaviest of 95 years on record. The heaviest was 1937, with 7.
In 1974, 98 officers in the United States were lost to accidents, the 9th heaviest of 174 years on record. The heaviest was 1929, with 118.
In 1974, 106 officers worldwide were lost to accidents, the 13th heaviest of 200 years on record. The heaviest was 1930, with 131.
Who
William was 54. Of the 150 lost to accidents in KY whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 49.8; the middle age was 39.
William was 54. 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.
William was 54. Of the 9,451 lost to accidents worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 29 and 45; the middle age was 36.
When
April holds 13.7% of these deaths in KY, more than any other month. Wednesdays: 12.4%.
April holds 7% of these deaths in the United States; August holds the most, 9.5%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
April holds 7% of these deaths worldwide; August holds the most, 9.3%. Wednesdays: 14.5%.
How
Accident deaths account for 20% of all 5 deaths at Paris Police Department, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 100% of these deaths.
Accident deaths account for 16.4% of all 984 deaths in KY, 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 29.8% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the 2nd most common cause. The weapon recorded was gun; unknown type, in 0.4% of these deaths.
His people
Paris Police Department has 5 officers remembered here, William among them.
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 58-E
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