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Albert Charles Wilkins
Incident
Lieutenant Albert Wilkins was shot and killed while working an off-duty security job at a lounge at 5400 Griggs Road at about 1:45 am.
Two brothers entered the lounge and attempted to rob it. One of the brothers shot Lieutenant Wilkins in the head as he pleaded for his life.
One of the suspects was shot and killed at the scene by responding officers. The other man was convicted of Lieutenant Wilkins' murder, sentenced to death, and executed on May 3rd, 1994.
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I never knew you. I am standing here anyway.
Lieutenant Wilkins served with the Harris County Constable's Office.
Thank you for your service to the Houston community. Gone but never to be forgotten.
Rest easy, Lieutenant Wilkins.
— S. Vincent Anthony, U.S. Army 1985-1993
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Service Record
Incident Details
The Sacrifice · Felonious
Harris County Constable's Office - Precinct 6 has lost 4 officers; 2 of them killed feloniously.
Albert is one of 1,461 officers killed feloniously in TX, 60.3% of the 2,422 remembered there.
Albert is one of 15,743 officers killed feloniously in the United States, 57.1% of the 27,551 remembered there.
Albert 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 1978, 11 officers in TX were killed feloniously, the 44th heaviest of 180 years on record. The heaviest was 1928, with 19.
In 1978, 121 officers in the United States were killed feloniously, the 43rd heaviest of 213 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 248.
In 1978, 135 officers worldwide were killed feloniously, the 40th heaviest of 265 years on record. The heaviest was 1921, with 516.
Who
Albert was 57. Of the 1,330 killed feloniously in TX whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 37.
Albert was 57. 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.
Albert was 57. Of the 15,854 killed feloniously worldwide whose age is recorded, half were between 30 and 46; the middle age was 38.
When
January holds 7.2% of these deaths in TX; December holds the most, 10.4%. Fridays: 15.5%.
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 50% of all 4 deaths at Harris County Constable's Office - Precinct 6, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .38 caliber, in 50% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 60.3% of all 2,422 deaths in TX, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .38 caliber, in 1.1% 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; .38 caliber, in 0.8% of these deaths.
Felonious deaths account for 52% of all 33,917 deaths worldwide, the most common cause. The weapon recorded was handgun; .38 caliber, in 0.7% of these deaths.
His people
Harris County Constable's Office - Precinct 6 has 4 officers remembered here, Albert among them.
Where
Where the Name Is Cut
National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial · Panel 4-W
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