Marvin Elton Wills Sr.

Time

In 1955, 1 officer at Fort Worth Police Department was killed feloniously, the 5th heaviest of 28 years on record. The heaviest was 1977, with 3.

In 1955, 6 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 102nd heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.

In 1955, 53 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 135th heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.

In 1955, 53 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 139th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.

Who

Marvin had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

Marvin had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 4 years.

Marvin had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

Marvin had served 5 years; the middle length of service was 6 years.

When

December holds 24.2% of these deaths at Fort Worth Police Department, more than any other month. Sundays: 12.1%.

December holds 10.4% of these deaths in TX, more than any other month. Sundays: 16.2%.

December holds 9.4% of these deaths in the United States, more than any other month. Sundays: 15.2%.

December holds 9.2% of these deaths worldwide, more than any other month. Sundays: 15.2%.

How

Felonious deaths account for 55.9% of all 59 deaths at Fort Worth Police Department, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 6.1% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.9% 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 officer's handgun, in 5.8% of these deaths.

Felonious deaths account for 51.7% of all 34,117 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was officer's handgun, in 5.2% of these deaths.

His people

Fort Worth Police Department has 59 officers remembered here, Marvin among them.

Where